My Resolutions, My Gifts

Last Year, 2016, I had an Epiphany to use the New Year to resolve to do better, and make a change for the better.  The Epiphany is when the Magi set out to find the Christ Child...Following the path to Christ.  That's what resolutions ultimately are...

So as I set out this New 2017 Year, I resolve to do my best to search out Christ in everything and everyone and follow Him in every way, bringing Him my gifts.

First Communion Candles

The month of May is filled with so many beautiful Marian Devotions and it is typically the month when the Sacraments are celebrated.

Just popping in quickly to post a picture of this beautiful First Holy Communion Candle that was definitely Hand-Made With LOVE.

Thank you to my dear friend that is so incredibly talented and giving...from the kindness of her heart, the First Communion Children will process with these gorgeous keepsake candles.

May the Light of Christ shine brightly on this day and always.

"Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness but will have the Light of life." 

 ~ John 8:12

~ Our Lady of Lourdes ~

Our Lady of Lourdes - France

Yesterday, on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - February 11th. 
We attended a beautiful World Day of the sick Mass at our Cathedral, where the Sacrament of the Sick was administered to those with serious illnesses.  Conductor served the Holy Mass...just four years earlier, he had served in the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes...unforgettably amazing!


Our hearts & souls were forever touched...and we were inspired to share this wondrous experience...

Our Lady of Lourdes candles from Lourdes, France (see them??)

Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine ~ Our Gift