“The family, like the Church, ought to be a place where the Gospel is transmitted and from which the Gospel radiates.” —St. John Paul II ☀️ Happy birthday to our Saint Papa! These days I am especially grateful for his teachings on the domestic church, as his words inspire and challenge me in my vocation. I probably quote him the most in my art pieces, too... 😆 only and truly because I want to share them with families that may not have come across these words already or could use reminders and encouragement! JP2, we love you! Pray for us! #saintjohnpaulii #familiarisconsortio #thishouseyourebuilding #domesticchurch
“Joseph, the carpenter of Nazareth, reminds us of the dignity and importance of labor. Work is part of God’s plan for the world; by responsibly cultivating the goods of creation we grow in dignity as men and women made in God’s image.” —Pope Francis
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In Laborem Exercens, Saint Pope John Paul II stated: “the Church considers it her task always to call attention to the dignity and rights of those who work, to condemn situations in which that dignity and those rights are violated, and to help to guide [social] changes so as to ensure authentic progress by man and society.” .
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Today we pray in a special way for all those looking for employment and for a greater respect for the dignity and rights of those who work. May we each model after the tireless and just example of St. Joseph in the work entrusted to our care. St. Joseph, pray for us.
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Today is St. Gianna Molla’s feast day! 🌼 Praying these three small words of hers have helped me jump big leaps of faith, and most recently with a change in full-time jobs! In honor of St. Gianna’s feast day today and life changes, this bestseller is now restocked in my shop and will be shipped to you for ✨ FREE ✨ when you order! The lettering is black watercolor paint on 8”x10” cold press 200 g/m2 paper.
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Link in bio for the shop link. I know some of you were waiting for this, and so patiently, too. I’ll make as many as they are requested, sooo until supplies last and I have to re-stock. 😆 Have a lovely Saturday! St. Gianna, pray for us!
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Did anyone’s parents create & maintain a Mary garden while you were growing up? The front yard of my parents’ home has a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette (my confirmation saint), surrounded by bushes and beautiful purple flowers that would always bloom in springtime. Throughout my formative years it served to be an invitation to prayer, calling to mind St. Bernadette’s song, her humility and childlike faith, both of which continue to inspire me in my faith journey.
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Last year for my birthday, my best friend bought me (swipe left) a book on faith and gardening, and one of the things I looked forward to once we moved into our new house was creating Mary garden and to also grow other herbs and flowers. I’ve always loved how creation allows us to be open to the presence of our Creator, and I know having spaces of prayer within the home and within just a few steps of our home will naturally bring us to experiencing truth, beauty and goodness. Now that we are settled in, I’m now trying to start planning this out with realistic expectations with the intent to provide intentional faith reminders for myself, my husband and my kids (similar to what my parents provided for me). Anyone have any tips? Comment below, if any. And if you have a Mary garden, do share via the Instagram story! 💙
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Photo repost via @catholiccompany
You know as much as I dislike Christmas music (more so on the radio), I like this song. The first time I heard it was in RJ’s then Camry on the way home from school. It might even be my favorite Christmas song (even though it always reminds me of the Jurassic Park theme), along with This Christmas by Donny Hathaway.
Merry Christmas, Oblatio Sui.