"For the love wich from our birth...

...over and around use lies. LORD of all to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise." *********************************************** For the year of 2014, this blog will be dedicated to the patronage of St. John of the Cross, and as always I invoke the patronage of my Confirmation saint, St. Therese, and Our Lady of Good Help. Pray for us! *********************************************** Background image from the Grotto of the Redemption, West Bend, Iowa.

[bon-secours]

Prayer Request

I know I haven't been active in a long time, but I'd like to ask for prayers for my grandma. She is getting open heart surgery tomorrow at 11 (central time) and I am worried about her. Thank you.

[fyblackwomenart]

The Black Madonna

[raptorific]

Fun game for ladies: In front of a geeky dude, say “Silence, Earthling! My name is Darth Vader! I am an extraterrestrial from the planet Vulcan!”

If he gets all mad, condescendingly explains to you why you’re wrong, or starts talking about that “fake geek girl” nonsense, not only do you know that you should stay far, far away from him, but you also get to tell him he’s one to talk about people not having enough nerd cred

Because you just watched a “Back to the Future” reference fly straight over his head

[seasonmysoul]

escapedfromsuburbanhell

[gilove2dance]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[patriciafortunato]

A Japanese Mary and Child, painted by the Carmelite nuns of the Holy Trinity convent in Tokyo.

[globalchristendom]

This is a piece of a four-part display in which Mary and the Christ child are together in all four seasons. This one is called Madonna of the Snow and represents the winter.

Madonna of the Cherry Blossoms (spring):

Madonna of the Bamboo Grove (summer):

Madonna of the Moon (autumn):

(Information from here)

[tiny-librarian]

Where in Versailles is it?

What: A portrait of Jerome Bonaparte and Catharina of Württemberg, done in 1807 by François Joseph Kinson. Where: Located in the North Wing Attic.

[keptyn]

[tbelchers]

#[captain von trapp looks directly into the camera like he’s on the office]

[defyingit]

Mentally preparing myself for all the ‘December 24th 9pm eastern standard time’ posts

[uncloudedjoy]

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.

Philippians 1:3 (via uncloudedjoy)

[by-grace-of-god]

[by-grace-of-god]

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.” - Luke 1:46-49

"Mary, God’s creation" - Raul Berzosa

[callthemidwife]

Brigid of Kildare

451-525

Patron St of Midwives

[diaconia]

That’s why St Brigid is one of my favourite saints.

[cool---britannia-blog]

Graves at St Brigid’s Cathedral. 14th century.

[madness-and-gods]

The holy well of St. Brigid.  County Kildare, Ireland

[bon-secours]

So I really can't draw anything worth while, but after doing some Google image searches for icons, I felt like doing a doodle. The habit isn't historically accurate, but I couldn't figure out how to do the wrapped veil that's in the icons, so I just went with something simpler. I do have to say it came out better than I expected of a quick sketch from someone lacking any talent in the visual arts and it was kind of fun, so maybe I'll try to draw something better while I'm still on break.

[bon-secours]

October 1 - Happy Feast Day of Saint Therese of Lisieux!

[chastitymodesty]

Whether you’re a girl or a guy, it is of utmost importance for your journey to Christ that you respect your body. Looking presentable is great; there’s no reason to hide the beauty of the body Christ gave you. But no matter what you do, keep in mind that you are a vessel for Something greater. You are not your own. You are a tabernacle for the Spirit dwelling within you. You would never disrespect the altar at your Church, so why would you disrespect yourself?

Faith Noah via Lifeteen (source)

[catholicargentina-deactivated20]