Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 8 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are lilies of the valley.I will make them by keeping away from sin.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always sure to stay away from every sin.I want to stay far away from every kind of sin like You did.Today I will try … [Read more...]
In May, the Month the Mary
Happy May Day!Happy Month of Mary!Happy Feast of the Ascension! (Even though they have transferred this feast to Sunday in my state, it is still Ascension Thursday in my heart. I am a little bit of a rebel in that regard.)There is so much that one could do today, it will be hard to choose.We have made some simple May Day baskets (very simple, of … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 7
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 7 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are jasmine.I will make them by being diligent.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You worked and studied very hard.I want to be diligent just like You were.Today I will try very hard to do everything I have to doat home, at … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 6
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 6 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are daisies.I will make them by being obedient.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always obedient.I want to do what I am told just like You did.Today I will try very hard to obeyat home, at school and at play.I will try … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 5
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 5 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are bluebells.I will make them by being cheerful.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never mean or unpleasant.I want to be cheerful just like You were!Today I will try very hard to be cheerfulat home, at school and at … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 4
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 4 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are Queen Ann.I will make them by not being selfish.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never selfish.I want to share with others just like You.Today I will try very hard to not be selfish at home, at school and at … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 3
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day Three Prayer:The flowers I will make in my heart today for the garden of my heart are forget-me-nots.I will make them by visiting Jesus.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You loved to visit the Temple and pray to God, our good Father.I want to make visits with You because I love You so … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 2
Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day Two Prayer:The flowers I will make in my heart today for the garden of my heart are lilacs.I will make them by not getting angry.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always very gentle and did not get angry.I want to be gentle and patient just like You were.Today I will try very hard … [Read more...]
First Communion Novena: Day 1
Cate and I began a nine-day novena this morning in preparation for her First Holy Communion on May 4th. If you would like a copy of this novena, let me know via email. It is very beautiful! I will also publish the daily prayers each morning.Opening Prayer Before Each Day: Very soon I will receive Jesusfor the first time in Holy Communion!I can … [Read more...]
Indicted
The road to hell may well be paved with good intentions. In my case, however, it will also be lined with innumerable little hurts and grievances that I simply refused to relinquish.Case in point? That stupid dragon cake. I joked about how I didn't forgive my husband for not taking a picture of it when in truth, that was the truth. I was just that … [Read more...]
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