Advent journey

Advent is here. The first Sunday of advent was yesterday. This year, we had an opportunity to start our journey with  the jy children. 

       Prepared the advent wreath, evergreen leaves represent His ever lasting love for each ...battery operated candles decorated with sticky glittery foil. This week begin with the theme of Hope- ...

    

      Another very special activity during the journey is making Jesse tree- A shoot will sprout from stump of Jesse...starting with creation  going up till nativity on Dec 25th. Reading  bible passages  each evening after lighting advent candle and colouring accordingly can be an interesting activity for children during the season.

    More advent preps on it's way getting ready for the Lord.

Jochayan's birthday this week, celebrated with dear ones at home. Missing him so badly especially on birthday. Glad that it is a very special day for dad and mum

      We were in Alton castle to help children's ministry, third day end with power cut struck by storm.  But children were extremely keen to play and make snow balls next day.

   

     Have a blessed Advent season

Feast of Christ the king

 I remember the story of a Mexican saint in recent times, who martyred on feast of Christ king. It is a joy that Christ is proclaimed as king of universe and king of hearts. As we listen to kingship of Christ last Sunday of Liturgical year, we made little crown with cookie dough. Some of the little doodle at home.

On this day, we pray for every hearts to be touched by the Lord , a day to consecrate our homes to Sacred Heart.

 Cookie dough getting ready. Both Therese and geo into full swing of baking.

          

   Viva Christo Rey- Long live Christ the king   

      

Remembrance Week

Another month which remember all those who died in world wars. This week was a week to peep  more into veterans and their journey. Lest not forget...  , just had a chance to read through Flander's field poem. Looked at Armistice day when war stopped and Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday falls close to 11th of November. Time to look forward to two minute silence at 11.00am and queen's speech.

    Art work about the war trenches with poppy art , word search and scrambles. 

   

This month is a time for us as family to visit our nearby cemetry and pay visit to war memorials. The colourful season is just fading , however it still a beautiful glance in Southern cemetry ...

   Candle craft made with Derby children as part of children's ministry.

    IN FLANDERS FIELDS

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields......

    

Month of November

Month of November is all about souls. Remembering the triumphant souls and suffering souls. Also remembering all those died in wars- remembrance day.  All saints day pictures here. One of my favourite person is St Martin de Porres. He was a very special saint who has so many gifts- healing, humility, .He wanted to be a donado, one who gives himself completely to God in the service of others whom I am interceding for my ministry too.

St Gertrude prayer for the month for holy souls in purgatory.

 Some of other highlight this week is- bonfire night , which our God daughter  came and spent time. Our little blasts at home...Jobycha lit and am bit scary. But enjoyed the fireworks together. Always remind me the Christmas night in India.

Caramel slice pud made yesterday, something gone wrong, but came out just ok. :

 Ingredients 

3 eggs, milk, vanilla essence and sugar for caramel.

 In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir 3/4 cup sugar over low heat until sugar is melted and golden.

 Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of cup; let stand for 10 minutes. 

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar until blended but not foamy. 

Pour over caramelized sugar. Place the cups in two 8-in. square baking pans. 

Pour very hot water in pans ,  Bake at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. 

Remove from pans to cool on wire racks, run a knife around rim of cup and onto dessert place. Serve warm or chilled.