Music for the Season…

The season of Advent is upon us, and everyone is gearing up for the Nativity!  What better way to lift your spirits and those of…

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings (for us rural folks)

As we move past the feasts of All Souls and All Saints we move into the season of Thanksgiving (especially for us here in the US). …

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A July Prayer For Gardens and Orchards

July is traditionally the month when the homestead garden really starts to kick into production.  You can really start to see the fruits of your…

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My Prayers Make a Difference… Brotherhood

Simple Prayer Simple prayers are often times the most effective in nourishing your soul through the gifts of the Holy Ghost.  Here is a quick…

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Top 5 Things to Plant Now for Fall/Winter Harvest

I know that in the heat of the summer a lot of people have other things on their minds than the cold,wet, and dreary days…

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Holy Water- A Means of Spiritual Wealth!

Traditional catholic view on the  power of holy water Holy Water is one of the sacramentals given to us by the Church that many of…

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Preserving the Harvest: Water Glassing Eggs

One of the inevitable consequences of having a laying flock and spring time is the seasonal glut of fresh eggs! Water glassing eggs is just…

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Preserving the Harvest: Lacto-Fermented Kale

Kale is one of those polarizing veggies that you hear so much about!  You either love it or hate it, most folks have an opinion…

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Four Traditional Catholic Prayers In Latin

Traditional Catholic Prayers In Latin Latin is the universal language of the church.  It is important for us as Catholics to learn these prayers, and…

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Successful Cultivation….

On Weeding your garden The art of successfully cultivating your garden plot could fill tomes! Today I plan to introduce you to one method of…

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