Don’t worry; be happy – easy for Bobby McFerrin to say!


I may be dating myself here but I love this hit from 1988 by the marvelous Bobby McFerrin doing what he does – without any instruments! Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Now this secular song doesn’t…

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How have you been? How is your school year winding down?


My last homeschool co-op event (a student showcase) was last night and I woke up this morning feeling lighter and better than I have in months. I did not realize just how stressed I was…

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We’ve Finished Wreath IV….Now What?


Many Little Flower Groups are unsure of what do to when they’ve finished all four Wreaths. The girls and leaders love the program so much they want to keep going. So what is a group…

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New Items! Last Day for Early Bird Camp Prices!


*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* 25% OFF HOSPITALITY PROGRAM ITEMS, AND PATRON SAINT BADGES! HURRY, SALE ENDS JUNE 15, 2018   Register TODAY! Early Bird Registration Ends May 31st!! Join us for our 5th Annual Mary’s Garden Party-The unique…

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Please Share Our Mary’s Garden Party Video!


Remember, early bird registration ends May 31st!! Register today: www.beholdpublications.com/SummerCamps

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Are we ready to forgive? Everyone?


Today is when Lent gets real – are we ready to forgive? The gospel for today is the parable of the ungrateful servant who is unable to forgive the friend who owes him a pittance after…

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Happy Feast of St. Katharine Drexel


  Our patroness for generosity, Katharine’s parents were generous from the start, opening the doors of their Philadelphia home to the poor every week. When her father died leaving a fortune of approx. $400 million…

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Lent and Blind Spots


Happy 1st of March! I was reminded today in one the prayer books I am using this Lent that today – the first day of the month of March – as a good time to…

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Learning to love a bit stronger on social media – Special Books by Special Kids


I’m am not very tech savvy and probably never will be, so I rely on my children to let me know when they discover something that just needs to be shared and that happened yesterday….

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Getting ready for Lent


As we look to enter into the wilderness with Jesus for the next 40 Days, check out this well-written (short) article on getting ready for Lent over at Patheos: Having a Plan for Lent

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