This month we are learning a Marian hymn with a more recent text but older tune. “O Queen of the Holy Rosary” was written by Emily Shapcote in 1905 and uses the 1780’s german hymn tune Ellacombe.”O Queen of the Holy Rosary” was chosen for this month’s study because it ties in October’s dedication of […]
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{Singing with the Saints} September Hymn Study: “Stabat Mater Dolorosa”
Join us this month as we learn a beautiful piece of our Catholic history with one of the seven great Latin hymns of the Church, “Stabat Mater Dolorosa.”Your family can choose to focus on the Latin text, the English text, or both. All your family has to do to learn this hymn is sing along with […]
How Is Your Homeschool Year Going?
It’s almost Labor Day! By this time of year we have usually been back to homeschooling for a few weeks after our brief summer break, and I’m ready to take a small evaluation of how things have been going and what things may need an adjustment. Now sister, I’m going to be really honest. This year […]
Living Liturgically with Marian Antiphons
As part of our family’s bedtime liturgy, after prayers and hymns the last thing our children hear and sing is one of the four seasonal Marian Antiphons. These ancient chants not only give them a little more calmness at the close of the day, but more importantly something to turn their thoughts heavenward as they […]
The Support We Need Sent Directly to Our Ears
We all lead hectic, busy lives as mothers. You through in homeschooling and the unpredictability of little ones on top of that and somedays feel like I’m the deranged ring master of my own miniature circus. I would love to carve out the time to find articles and read lengthy, well written books to find […]
Looking for a New Monday Pick-Me-Up?
Mondays are hard. We all feel the dread that slowly seeps in to our hearts as Sunday afternoon turns to evening and the day draws to a close. Depressing, I know. I haven’t figured out a way to prevent that Sunday evening cloud from forming, but I do have a little something to help bring […]
A St. Hildegard Lullaby Playlist
After mentioning online that the music of St. Hildegard is one of my favorite options for our children’s bedtime listening, it occurred to me that some may not be acquainted with this powerhouse Saint, much less her contributions to the canon of western music. In an attempt to remedy this travesty in my own little […]
An Invitation for Homeschool Moms with Littles…
In the middle of March I had the privilege of attending the Great Homeschool Conference in Fort Worth. It was my second time participating in the festivities, but the first time bringing one of my babies, our 7 month old son, with me. I purposefully planned to hear less speakers than the previous year, and […]
In the Presence of the Lamb: A Musical Journey through Lent
Our world is full of distractions. We have responsibilities, obligations, and a bevy of other expectations constantly vying for our limited attention, energy, and time. But, as a gift to her children, the Church has generously given us a season each liturgical year to cut through these distractions with penance and reorder our hearts, minds, […]
{Singing with the Saints} January Hymn Study: “At The Name Of Jesus”
Thanks to my mother, hymns have always been a part of my life and I am so grateful for the insights and comfort they have given me. It was laid on my heart to help other families share this same gift with their children. So, for Advent, I began a video hymn study program, over […]