St Augustine was the rebellious son of St Monica, experimenting in various immoral behavior and questionable philosophies. With his mother quietly praying for him in the background and his career drawing him to Milan, St Augustine was led to conversion through the sermons of St Ambrose.
Feast Day Fun: St Monica
August 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Feast Day Fun: St Monica!
St Monica is remembered as having a stressful life, between her ill-tempered husband and rebellious son! Through persistent prayer, sacrifice, patience and gentleness, St Monica’s husband converted before he died. Her rebellious son Augustine was also converted and became a bishop and saint and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. With patience, gentleness and persistence, St Monica reminds us to pray for others, even when they are difficult to get along with …and resistant to changing their ways! She offers us hope in our prayer for those who stray from Jesus.
Feast Day Fun: Queenship of Mary
August 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
August 22nd is the Feast of the Queenship of Mary!
Go to Mass today!
Draw attention to the 5th Glorious Mystery of the Rosary: the Queenship of Mary, as you say your family Rosary.
Do you have the Revolving Rosary or the Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer Petal Flowers Cathletics Craft Kits? These paper crafts keep little hands busy while saying the Rosary, one decade at a time. There’s a Back to School Catholic Craft Kit Special going on right now…
Feast Day Fun: Assumption!
August 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption!
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Go to Mass today!
This is a Holy Day of Obligation…it’s the Feast Day commemorating the 4th Glorious Mystery of the Rosary. Mary’s body was taken up into Heaven. Mary’s body was the First Tabernacle of Jesus…it makes sense that her body would remain in Heaven after her life on earth!
Feast Day Fun: St Maximilian Kolbe
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
St Maximilian was the Founder of the Militia of Mary Immaculate, spreading devotion and consecration to the Mother of God. Together with the Franciscans, St Maximilian published writings about our Blessed Mother. He was arrested by the Nazis and volunteered to take the place of a family man, when prisoners were selected to be killed and he comforted his fellow prisoners as they were dying.
Feast Day Fun: St Clare
August 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
St Clare was born in Assisi and consecrated herself to Jesus at an early age. She met St Francis and was inspired by him and started the order of nuns called the Poor Clares. She defended the convent from soldiers by holding up the monstrance and causing them to flee! When she became too ill to attend Mass, she miraculously saw Mass in her room. She is the patron saint of sore eyes and television!
Feast Day Fun: St Lawrence
August 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
St Lawrence is the patron saint of cooks, comedians and fire prevention, no doubt reflecting his martyrdom. He was one of the seven deacons of Pope St Sixtus. He was condemned to a slow, cruel death, tied to a grill above a fire. God gave St Lawrence strength and courage and even a sense of humor. As he burned to death, he said “Turn me over, I’m done on this side”.
Feast Day Fun: St Anne & St Joachim
July 25, 2014 by 2 Comments
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO).
St Anne and St Joachim are the parents of Mary, and consequently the Grandparents of Jesus!
Feast Day Fun: St Christopher
July 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Although sometimes relegated to legend, St Christopher remains the patron saint of travelers. Legends recall St Christopher helping people (including the Christ Child) cross a raging stream. The name Christopher means “Christ-Bearer”.
Feast Day Fun: St Kateri
July 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO).
St Kateri was orphaned when her Mohawk and Algonquin parents died of smallpox. Misunderstood by her people, she fled to Canada where she could live her Christian Faith through prayer, penance and good works. As she died, the smallpox scars vanished from her face.
