There is nothing more secure than a child in their parent’s arms. That feeling of safety and security gives children a place to be themselves and make mistakes, always knowing there is forgiveness. And our relationship with God is the same way! He is our loving Father, and we are his children who can go…
As the calendar year comes to a close, the Church gives us the beautiful feast of the Holy Family on December 30th. The feast is both a moment to contemplate the beauty of the Holy Family as well as the beauty of our own families. “The Redeemer of the world chose the family as the…
Advent is here! Amid the festivities, extra events, and celebrations, many of us might wish we had more time to savor the preparation, the joy, and the peace that comes with living the birth of Jesus Christ! The liturgy of Advent takes us through the journey of the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It…
As we approach Thanksgiving, a few prayers you can pray with the family on this day, and every day, to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings he has given us. Song of Thanksgiving: On that day, you will say:I give you thanks, O Lord;though you have been angry with me,your anger has…
It is an unpopular opinion in our culture today to love suffering. But for the Christian, we find value and beauty in suffering. For us, suffering is a means of salvation. Learning to embrace the suffering that comes our way can be the work of a lifetime. Teaching children the value of suffering is something…
The holy souls in purgatory can be so easily forgotten. It can be more natural to gravitate directly to Jesus, Mary, Joseph and all of the saints. We forget that many of our brothers and sisters are still waiting to enter into full communion with our Lord. The Church gives us the month of November…
There are countless affirmation cards, booklets and lists that guide us to think about what we are grateful for. These writers whether it is based on faith or not have a point. Being a soul with a grateful heart is unmatched and unwavering. It takes effort to build the habit, but it is worth it….
In the previous weeks, we celebrated both the Feast of the Archangels – Its Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael – as well as the Feast of the Guardian Angels. We hear about angels in scripture and we might have learned as little children how God assigns one to each of his children. There are times one…
Evil spirits tremble at hearing even the voice of the Virgin Mary. The holy rosary is a prayer that specifically honors and sends Our Blessed Mother our love. It is a strong weapon in spiritual life! Praying the rosary on our own is always beneficial but there are special graces when prayed as a family….
We are pleased to announce that the design of the sculpture of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love is complete, and we are now moving on to the sculpting phase! Isn’t she lovely? As you may know, we’ve been working with sculptor Cody Swanson on the Shrine’s definitive image of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Cody is an…
The commemoration of the 7 Joys of Mary takes place on Saturday, August 27th. While the 7 Sorrows of Mary tend to be a more well-known and popular devotion, the 7 Joys of Mary is just as ancient. Where did the tradition of the 7 Joys of Mary come from? It is a devotion preserved…
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven. To commemorate this feast day, we’re sharing 9 quotes about the Assumption of Mary from Scripture, Saints, and the Mass. “A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown…
