Category: January
Forty Dreams of St. John Bosco by St. John Bosco (234 pages) ” ‘You hideous beast,’ I exclaimed… Amid the general uproar, I realized that I could get nothing more from the monster… Then I sprinkled holy water all about, and in the pandemonium which ensued, all those cats scurried away. The din awakened me, andRead more
Below is from a talk that Fr. John Hardon gave many times during his life. I (Gemma) was blessed to attend Mass said by Fr. Hardon before he passed away in 2000, and was also enrolled in the Miraculous Medal by him. The cause for his beatification and canonization is open. How the Miraculous MedalRead more
As Catholics, we are called to protect and defend life, from the smallest and most vulnerable, to the sick and the elderly. From conception to natural death, our mission is to love what God has given and created. In the Catholic Church, we are so blessed to have incredible and holy examples of unconditional loveRead more
Recently, we came up with a fun, interactive way of learning the different parts of the priest’s vestments. To create your own Felt Board Priest Vestments, you will need: felt: red, green, purple, white, peach, and any solid color to cover the background white trim gold trim a small piece of cord scissors hotRead more
“Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that should he find any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains.” “On his journey, as he wasRead more
Saint Théresè of Lisieux comic by R. Maric (30 pgs.) This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com. This book offers a fun way to learn about the life of St. Théresè of Lisieux! Geared towards children, this small, paperback booklet follows Théresè’s life from her birth to her death and canonization in a comicRead more
Under Angel Wings: The True Story of a Young Girl and Her Guardian Angel by Sister Maria Antonia (244 pages) This is the true story of Cece, a young girl who miraculously saw and heard her guardian angel throughout her life. Each chapter is the story of an event in Cece’s life where she wasRead more
St. John Bosco is known for many dreams he had, in which God’s will was revealed to him. It was because of his first dream that he began working with and helping poor, neglected boys. He spent his life teaching them how to live moral lives, often sharing his dreams with them. Throughout his life,Read more
Despite his family’s wishes, St. Thomas entered the Dominican order and became a priest. He spent much of his life writing about the relationship between faith and reason. The Summa Theologiae is one of his greatest works. He is now a doctor of the Church. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
Angela devoted herself to God from a very young age. After her sister’s sudden death at a young age, Angela joined the Third Order of St. Francis. She is famous for saying “no” to the pope. When Pope Clement VII asked her to take over a religious order of nurses, Angela refused. She did notRead more
This feast day celebrates the baptism of the Lord by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. Pope John Paul II began a tradition of baptizing babies in the Sistine Chapel on this day each year. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
Looking for a fun way to perk up some reading or homework? For this project, you will need: Hobbit images (click to print the images) white or light colored cardstock 4 large paperclips scissors glue Print the images on cardstock. Carefully cut the images from the paper, then match like images into 4 complete sets of images.Read more
Ever wonder what to do with those big, plastic containers once they are empty? Here is a fun, easy craft that is sure to please the Lego addicts in your house! Lego head storage containers are easy to find in toy stores, but the prices are mind-boggling. The only cost associated with our DIY LegoRead more
If All the Swords in England: A Story of Thomas Becket by Barbara Willard (ages 10 and up; 181 pages) “If all the swords in England were pointed against my head, your threats could not move me.” With those words, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, fearlessly refused to give in to King Henry II’s demands,Read more
Treasury of Catechism Stories: 400 Illustrations for Instructions in Religion by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik This book is a compilation of 400 stories that show the faith of the Catholic Church over the centuries. From miracles to martyrs, sacrifices to sainthood, these are stories about historical figures, priests, nuns, and everyday people who lived outRead more
Anne: The Life of Venerable Anne de Guigne (1911-1922) by a Benedictine nun of Stanbrook Abbey (121 pages). The life of Anne de Guigné is not a very familiar story, yet it is one of the most beautiful stories about a child saint. Anne, born in 1911, was the oldest of four children. She wasRead more