The Catholic Carnival is up!

Once again, some wonderful posts.....Book Reviews and More is hosting the Catholic Carnival.

Beauty in its Time

This isn't mine, but I thought it was so beautiful I just wanted to share it.

Novena to Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, second day

Second Day

Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully and with devotion. May it be a sign to us of our desire to grow in holiness.

(pause and mention petitions)

Say: Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

Novena To Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

First Day

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you are our Mother!

(pause and mention petitions)

Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

The Moto Proprio: The Official Translation

Here are the links to the actual text which was released today and the accompanying letter from our dear Pope Benedict XVI.

The text of the Motu Proprio http://www.ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/b16SummorumPontificum.htm

The Pope's letter of explanation http://www.ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/b16SummorumPontificum2.htm

Contemplation in it's purest form.....

Below are three of my little child care children sharing snack on a blanket and looking at the beautiful wispy clouds in the sky...The sky is beautiful! Love these tall trees!

One of my favorite Saints...

One of my most favorite Saints is Saint Teresa De Los Andes. Starting July 9 on EWTN there will be a series/movie of her life...click here for some video clips.