Fiori Principessa
caring, sweet, humble, generous, big sissy, slave to Jesus through Mary, reliable, trustworthy, beautiful, self-less, athletic, crafty, JOYfilled, Mary’s flower, Jesus’s Princess…
No Flower More Fair
Rose will be 16 on March 29. Dad and I asked her what she would like to do for her birthday. She asked to have her annual bday retreat with me. I assured her that we would go on retreat and that we wanted to give her a special treat this year. I came up with elaborate ideas, all of which, she rejected. She asked to have friends come over for the day. She was thrilled when dad and I told her she could have them spend the night. We’ve opted out of sleepovers for the children. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for a first for Rose, sweet fun.
We decided to have Rose’s party prior to her birthday and Lent. We wanted her and her friends to go all out. It would be a “Fat-Tuesday Weekend.”
We attended first Saturday Mass and Sodality/Little Flowers. Then we loaded the girls up in the two getaway vehicles.
The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the The Congregation of the Children of Mary, has for its object to assemble its members at the feet of the Mother of God, to dedicate them in a very special manner to the veneration and service of the Blessed Virgin, and to place them under her particular patronage and protection both in life and at the hour of death.
A person truly devout to Mary will be enrolled in her Sodality; will celebrate her feasts very piously; will wear her scapular and medal; will venerate her images and visit her shrines; will love to read books on her life and virtues, and will endeavor throughout the year, but especially in May, to imitate her example. Certainly, a girl, a woman, cannot be said to have a true devotion to the Mother of God unless she honors and invokes her by frequent and fervent prayers. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
The girls had a blessed time together. They had wholesome girl fun together, outdoors, without any technology. It was refreshing to witness 10 girls, ages 15-18, enjoying each other’s company – being in the world but far removed from being of the world. We gave thanks to God for blessing Rose with beautiful friends, inside & out.
Your innocence guard with the utmost care—
Once lost, there is nought that loss can repair.
How sweet the fragrance it sheds around—
No flower more fair on earth can be found.~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
True friends seek to promote the good and happiness of each other. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
What friendship out to be, for it ought to be pure and true, like gold and precious stones. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
Pax Christi,
Rose’s 14th Birthday
Heavenly Father,
We praise You for all Your gifts to us.
In a special way,
We thank You for Rose.
Bless her always in Your love.
Bless us too, Holy Father.
Help us all to praise You and give You glory
Through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Rose turned 14 today!!! She has brought us so much JOY and thanksgivin
g. She is truly a gift. Thank you GOD for Rose and the graces to say YES!!!! May you bless her with many FAITHfilled years and keep her in Your Light.
Her birthday was rather low key since we went to our 2nd Annual Mother-Daughter Birthday Weekend in January. We started this tradition when she turned 13. I hope to continue this tradition with all my girls. We attended a Marian conference and Rose was able to hear solid Catholic teaching from Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ., Fr. Andrew Apostoli CFR, Fr. Christopher Crotty CPM, Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes CPM, and Mother Regina Marie Gorman, OCD. My DH said it was the best birthday gift we could have given her. I would have to agree. She was sent home on fire for our Faith. PBTG!
We went to my sister’s (Rose’s Godmother) for dinner. Papa & Nana bought the cupcake. They also surprised her with another gem. Rose is pretty simple but she loves her rings. Papa & Nana bought her a diamond ring for her 13th birthday. She has dedicated it has her chastity ring. This year’s ring is her birthstone. Her sisters admired it all evening.
Sparkles gave Rose a toddler’s mite from her piggy bank.
Sweetie offered to take her place for her birthday spankings. (That’s why we call her Sweetie…..that and she sneaks candy!) Rose also received the Come What May DVD. It’s a Fireproof type film for young teens-adults. She watched it last year during election time and fell in love with it. The movie is a PRO-LIFE film and provides a great courtship witness. She can’t wait to watch it over an over again.
Confirmation 2007 Communion 2003
