Official Prayer for Pope Leo XIV (Collect for the Pope, especially on the anniversary of election)
Found in the Roman Missal, below is the Collect from the Mass for the Pope, especially on the anniversary of Election–please join us in prayer:
His healing was the final miracle needed for Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization…but he also saw Heaven!
Almost a decade ago, my sister and I had the opportunity to interview Jake Finkbonner, whose healing at 5 years old was attributed to then Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (the final miracle needed for her canonization 2012).
While the healing alone from a flesh-eating bacteria was a truly miraculous event, perhaps even more miraculous was Jake’s visit to Heaven, which he remembered and shared with his parents after waking up from his medically induced coma.
In honor of St. Kateri’s feast day tomorrow, we wanted to share part of our interview with Jake and his descriptions of Heaven:
How to instill a disposition of sacrifice in your children
How can you integrate a culture of sacrifice into your family without arguing or feeling like you are forcing people to make sacrifices (which defeats the entire purpose of the sacrifice!)?
This is a common struggle for families, especially large ones where daily sacrifices of individuals are so necessary in making the home run smoothly.
Rather than focusing on the sacrifices themselves, focus on these four virtues to create a disposition of sacrifice in your children:
Did you know July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus?
July is only a few days away–learn why July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus and download a FREE coloring page for your kids!
Such a fun and easy way to engage your children in the Liturgical Year even during the busy summer months!
Here is what Catholic men in their 20s want parents to know about raising chaste boys
During interviews with 20-something year old Catholic men, the interviewer asked:
“What advice do you have for (worried) parents who are trying to raise chaste boys?”
Here are their answers:
Enter your kids to get a special prize!
Adventure Guides Virginia and Therese have an idea…and we need YOUR help!
New & Award-Winning Board Books for Catholic Toddlers!
Over the last few years, we have started adding a number of board books to our Holy Heroes collection! While we have been slowly adding them over the years, with the new addition of my two nieces this spring (!!!), I thought I would break down our board book collection!
First, here is a board book that was just added last week!
Why you personally know someone in Heaven (but might not realize it)
A few weeks ago, our family attended the Mass of the Angels for Beckett Weinert at our parish in Charlotte, NC. Since Beckett’s story has touch the hearts of many over the last few months, we wanted to share the homily from our pastor, Fr. Timothy Reid, so that others can understand the very personal connection that may also have in Heaven.
Have you heard of these 12 Catholic Mysteries?
It is a pleasure to see your child reading a book that stops her in her tracks and absorbs all her attention. It is an even greater thrill when that book is about the Catholic faith. And it is still more wonderful when, after she finishes reading it, she brings it to the dinner table, and in the car, and to nighttime prayers to regal us with all the incredible information she has learned.
It is rare that I see such a strong reaction to a book so I picked up the book to see for myself what was so intriguing…
5 Ways to Celebrate Corpus Christi as a Family
The Feast of Corpus Christi is this Sunday! Here are 5 ways to make this special celebration meaningful–plus a suggestion for a new family tradition!
Let’s all assemble to join “Heaven’s Army”
As members of the Catholic Church on earth, we are all members of the “Church Militant” as we progress towards the “Church Triumphant” in Heaven. While we are struggling here on earth, St. Paul tells us in his letter to the Ephesians that we have an obligation to “… be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might…” by putting “… on the whole armor of God…” and have fortitude in the face of evil. Working together for the Lord is our task as His disciples!
