God bless you!
Mary Renee
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Advent 2019
A blessed Advent to you all!
Decorating for Advent/Christmas is so much fun! I like to keep it pretty simple. Most of our decorations are over our fireplace. I have some mistletoe around the house, a wreath on the front door and a mason jar filled with scented pine cones, pine needles, wood, etc...it's basically potpourri. I also put out a couple Christmas books and Christmas toys for the kids. Putting these things out only during this season keeps these items fun! Sometime this weekend we will go and pick out a Christmas tree. What are some of your favorite ways to decorate for this holy season?
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Decorating for Advent/Christmas is so much fun! I like to keep it pretty simple. Most of our decorations are over our fireplace. I have some mistletoe around the house, a wreath on the front door and a mason jar filled with scented pine cones, pine needles, wood, etc...it's basically potpourri. I also put out a couple Christmas books and Christmas toys for the kids. Putting these things out only during this season keeps these items fun! Sometime this weekend we will go and pick out a Christmas tree. What are some of your favorite ways to decorate for this holy season?
PS: I also have a Charlie Brown Christmas tree on our piano. 🧡
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
Belated Allhallowtide Post
Good morning readers!
Just sharing a little blurb about what has been going on and in honor of the Holy Saints in Heaven.
It was pretty miserable outside this past Halloween, so we didn't take the kids trick-or-treating. We did pass out some candy to the brave ones who went. We also dressed the kids up as Popeye and Olive Oyl as a fun way to greet the children coming to the door. I'm finding out how fun it is to dress your own kids up. They look so cute in whatever to put them in. My daughter was a pumpkin for her first Halloween and St. Therese of Lisieux for her second. This was my Son's first Halloween.
So, in Honor of the Holy Saints in Heaven, we pray...
and in remembrance of the Holy Souls in Purgatory (and all of us on Earth), we pray...
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Monday, November 4, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
What's Been Happening
Hey readers!
I hope your Fall has been truly blessed! I know mine has! My husband and I just recently celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary. I can't believe all the good things that have happened these past 3 years!
This past Thursday, my Mother-In-Law, Sisters-In-Law and I all went to hear Hugh Jackman perform. My favorites of his performance were when we sang songs from Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, the Gaston song from Beauty and the Beast, and the song New York, New York. He is a very talented singer and dancer!
This past Friday, my Mother-In-Law, Sister-In-Law and I took my little ones to a children's museum. My daughter had so much fun, she didn't want to leave! We'll be going there again! And maybe with some friends!
This past weekend, my sister, her husband and two kids came to visit from our of state. They came to watch my two other sisters run a marathon. It was nice having the whole family together.
Until next time!
God bless you!
Mary Renee
I hope your Fall has been truly blessed! I know mine has! My husband and I just recently celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary. I can't believe all the good things that have happened these past 3 years!
This past Thursday, my Mother-In-Law, Sisters-In-Law and I all went to hear Hugh Jackman perform. My favorites of his performance were when we sang songs from Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, the Gaston song from Beauty and the Beast, and the song New York, New York. He is a very talented singer and dancer!
This past Friday, my Mother-In-Law, Sister-In-Law and I took my little ones to a children's museum. My daughter had so much fun, she didn't want to leave! We'll be going there again! And maybe with some friends!
This past weekend, my sister, her husband and two kids came to visit from our of state. They came to watch my two other sisters run a marathon. It was nice having the whole family together.
Until next time!
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Monday, September 23, 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2019
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
The Seven Sorrows of Mary:
1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35)
2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21)
3. The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50)
4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17)
5. The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30)
6. Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40)
7. Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42)
Seven Promises to those who meditate on Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows:
The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by meditating (i.e. mental prayer) on her seven sorrows (dolors). The Hail Mary is prayed seven times, once after each meditation.
1. "I will grant peace to their families."
2. "They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries."
3. "I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.”
4. "I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls."
5. "I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives."
6. "I will visibly help them at the moment of their death. They will see the face of their Mother.”
7. "I have obtained this grace from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consolation and joy."
For more prayers and information on Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, please visit: https://www.catholiccompany.com/content/The-Seven-Sorrows-of-Mary.cfm?aid=5849&new=yes&engine=GFblog
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
We Will Never Forget
Saw this on Facebook today and wanted to pass it along. Good things to remember!
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Remembering all those who lost their lives and all those affected by the tragic attacks 18 years ago on
Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Amen.
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Trip to Pittsburgh
I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! 😊
This weekend we made a trip to Pittsburgh, PA to visit with family. It was a fun time and we got to do some site seeing. One of my favorite sites was the Cathedral of Learning. There you can see what classrooms around the world look like. Many people go there to read and study (I know I would if I lived close by!). Even though we didn't get to see everything, (some of the rooms were closed and the kids started getting fussy) it was a beautiful place to visit. For more information about the Cathedral of Learning you can visit:
https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/about/cathedral-learning.
While in Pittsburgh, we also enjoyed a fun carousel ride, and enjoyed eating at a burger place called Burgatory. I'd say the food was heavenly. 😜
We also drove by the Tree of Life Synagogue that was attacked on October 27, 2018. I'd just like to remind everyone to continue to pray for the 11 victims and their families and friends.
It was a great weekend and I'm looking forward to the next family trip we take!
God bless you!
Mary Renee
This weekend we made a trip to Pittsburgh, PA to visit with family. It was a fun time and we got to do some site seeing. One of my favorite sites was the Cathedral of Learning. There you can see what classrooms around the world look like. Many people go there to read and study (I know I would if I lived close by!). Even though we didn't get to see everything, (some of the rooms were closed and the kids started getting fussy) it was a beautiful place to visit. For more information about the Cathedral of Learning you can visit:
https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/about/cathedral-learning.
While in Pittsburgh, we also enjoyed a fun carousel ride, and enjoyed eating at a burger place called Burgatory. I'd say the food was heavenly. 😜
We also drove by the Tree of Life Synagogue that was attacked on October 27, 2018. I'd just like to remind everyone to continue to pray for the 11 victims and their families and friends.
Finally, we got to go to the Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Paul Cathedral. What a beautiful Cathedral! I wish so much that all Catholic Churches looked more like it! 🧡
Pictures of St. Paul Cathedral below are from their website. http://stpaulpgh.org
It was a great weekend and I'm looking forward to the next family trip we take!
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Children are Blessings
I am sharing another one today because I will be unable to post anything over the weekend.
Another one by Mother Teresa! 🧡
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Another one by Mother Teresa! 🧡
God bless you!
Mary Renee
St. Teresa of Calcutta
Happy Feast Day of St. Teresa of Calcutta!
(I hope to improve the quality of these eventually.)
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
I'm Back and Blessed
Hi there! I'm back! I know, it's been since 2015. 😳
Well, so many wonderful things have happened in my life since I've been here. God has truly blessed me! 🧡
To quickly catch you up on all that's been going on:
On April 9, 2015, I bumped into and old acquaintance at a Theology On Tap event for young adults.
After a wonderful couple of months of going to my young adult Catholic group together, we decided to discern the Sacrament of Marriage on July 1, 2015. We were engaged on December 30, 2015 and Married on October 1, 2016 (the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux).
Our daughter was born August of 2017 and our son was born exactly 17 months later (to the hour 😄) January of 2019.
Being a wife and mother has been my greatest adventure and has brought so much fulfillment to my life. Even though there are plenty of challenging days, I wouldn't have it any other way.
As busy as my life can be now, I still want to keep up with my blog. As of now, my blog will mostly consist of a daily quote of encouragement and an occasional life update or whatever's on my mind (hopefully weekly at least).
God bless you!
Mary Renee
Well, so many wonderful things have happened in my life since I've been here. God has truly blessed me! 🧡
To quickly catch you up on all that's been going on:
On April 9, 2015, I bumped into and old acquaintance at a Theology On Tap event for young adults.
After a wonderful couple of months of going to my young adult Catholic group together, we decided to discern the Sacrament of Marriage on July 1, 2015. We were engaged on December 30, 2015 and Married on October 1, 2016 (the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux).
Our daughter was born August of 2017 and our son was born exactly 17 months later (to the hour 😄) January of 2019.
Being a wife and mother has been my greatest adventure and has brought so much fulfillment to my life. Even though there are plenty of challenging days, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Photo credits to Jemily Photography 🧡
As busy as my life can be now, I still want to keep up with my blog. As of now, my blog will mostly consist of a daily quote of encouragement and an occasional life update or whatever's on my mind (hopefully weekly at least).
God bless you!
Mary Renee
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