Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve done an old-fashioned blog update. And I apologize for that. I know that these are my favorite types of blogs to read, and maybe they’re yours too. We’ve had a lot going on over these past months, and an extra ton happen in this past week. First and most … Read more
St. Hildegard’s feast day is coming up on September 17th, and if you haven’t encountered this lady and added her to your home’s liturgical calendar already, I hope you’ll consider it. She was quite the woman and well-worth having in your corner. Close up of one of the beautiful illustrations from The Women Doctors of … Read more
I love the Stations of the Cross. They are one of my very favorite Lenten traditions, but sometimes they can feel out of reach for families. A staple of Lent for many of us, Stations are often prayed in the evenings or smack dab in the middle of naptime, which can make it hard for … Read more
My husband and I often get asked if we’re done having kids, especially when we’re out with our wonderfully conspicuous four young children. When we respond that no, we aren’t “done,” some tell us we’re crazy, but most people want to know more. To some, we are akin to a circus act, but others are … Read more
A family pilgrimage can be a wonderful and fruitful summer activity, an opportunity to grow in faith together as well as explore a new part of the country or even a new-to-you parish in your town. Whether you choose a location near or far doesn’t matter, as long as you enter into the spirit of … Read more
Summer brings with it such joy. Children celebrate being free from the confines of the school schedule. The days grow longer and the sunshine lasts past bedtime, which always seems to inch later and later as June progresses. As a parent, I love the joy my children find in summer and how that joy saturates … Read more
Father’s Day is this weekend, and we are getting ready over here at the P House. This post contains affiliate links, please see my about page for the full disclosure. “We” got Mark this bocce ball set (who knew Amazon made these, but why am I not surprised?), and I’m fairly certain he’ll like it … Read more
It’s starting to feel like Summer . . . It’s finally warmed up here in Michigan, which of course means that we went from snow a few weeks ago to 90 degree temps, because of course. June is always a favorite month of mine- it always brings the expectation and anticipation that summer (and summer … Read more
We’ve gotten in the habit of listening to lauds and vespers sung by the talented Paul Rose of Sing the Hours. I’ve loved the opportunity its given my kids to get to know a form of prayer I’ve loved for over a decade and to become familiar with the rhythms of the psalms. William is … Read more
Are you singing the song from the Sound of Music yet? How about now? Now that I’ve got that stuck in your head, how about I share a few of our favorite things these days? (This post contains affiliate links, the full disclosure is on my About page) Call Me Blessed My women’s group is … Read more