Today…we learned that things change on a pilgrimage….and that can be pretty great too! Last night, I learned that a few members of our group had special tickets for the General Audience and they invited me to come with them!
Rome Day Two: Feast of St Padre Pio
September 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Buon giorno!
I’m in Rome!
I can’t believe it! I’m here! We had a great trip through Philadelphia to Rome. We settled in at the Pallotine Sisters’ GuestHouse and gathered all together for Mass celebrated by Fr Scott McCaig. We did a quick little orientation…walking the 7 minutes to St Peter’s…and grabbing lunch on the way! Mike and Sue pointed out some key places we’ll likely return to and both Mike and Fr Scott told us some great pope stories on location!
Feast Day Fun St Padre Pio
September 22, 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 Padre Pio is an amazing saint, with his stigmata, dedication to hearing confessions, ecstasy and conversations with Jesus and Mary. His biggest influence on us has been his relationship with his Guardian Angel, a friend he conversed with throughout his entire life…and his confidence in all of our Guardian Angels, to pass along messages and nudge us to do what’s right.
Rome Day One: On our Way!
September 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
I’m off to ROME today! I’ve been a little busy going through Customs, traversing through airports and trying to meet up with the rest of my Pilgrimage group, but this is how I
Prep for a Pilgrimage
7QT: A Playlist for a Pilgrimage
September 19, 2014 by 1 Comment
Only a couple more days before I jump on a plane to Rome! I know! I can’t believe it!
As hard as it is to believe I’m going to be walking around Rome NEXT WEEK…I’m also coming to grips with being away from my whole family for 12 days! I’ll be traveling with an extended-family-sized group of pilgrims, but I’m pretty sure that no one will be asking me to take them to the bathroom or cut their dinner into bite-sized pieces.
DIY Baby Jar Votive Candles
September 15, 2014 by 2 Comments
Do you remember our Saint Scripts Craft Kits, Series One and Two?
For a limited time…you can still get the set of TWO Saint Scripts Craft Kits for $25 (or regular $15 each)!
Well…we’ve discovered ANOTHER easy Catholic craft to make, using these craft kits that you may already have!
Feast Day Fun: The Triumph of the Cross
September 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When Jesus’ Body was removed, the Cross was hidden so that followers would not find it. About 300 years later the True Cross was found! Constantine the Great had a vision of the Cross which led him to victory. In response, Constantine had the image of the Cross placed on the shields of his soldiers. Although stolen in 614 by the King of Persia, the Cross was restored in its proper place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in 629.
7QT Back to School and Pre-Rome
September 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Do I admit that I was thinking about altering my post about Packing for Rome…just to fit the 7 Quick Takes, so that I wouldn’t have to squeeze in a post before I go to bed? Well, I decided that there has been enough going on warranting a brand new 7 Quick Takes…but I’m hoping that I can write this pretty fast and catch some zzzzz’s. Here goes:
Packing for ROME!
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve visited Equipping Catholic Families before or read some of my Prep for Rome posts, you’ll know that I’m leaving for Rome in just 12 days!
I’m working on some pretty cool posts to be published while I’m away and hoping that I can squeeze in some live updates throughout our adventure!
Feast Day Fun: Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 7, 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).
Happy Birthday Mother Mary!
