Michaelmas

Michaelmass is the feast of Archangels.  It falls on autumnt equinox and days are getting darkened in northern hemisphere. Also it marks the end of harvest. Time to put away summer clothes and pull out winter clothes . Michaelmas marks the season when we feel the impulse to turn inward after long summer and gather strength and fortitude for the cooler days and long nights ahead.

  It is feast of Mich at home. We had our feast routine to wish with fav food or gift. Mich is fond of fruits and he was given fruity bed snack.

  Planned to do scavenger  hunt. However kids were fully engaged into machtax.  Read the stories of Archangels:  St Michael, St Rachel and St Gabriel...protector, messenger and healer.

Had scones with cream and blue berries . After this day, it says blackberries get bitter and not good to eat.

  

     Archangels protect us. Ora pro nobis

Art of Connection - Scandinàvian countries

Since new acadèmic year 2022, Art of Connection is peeking at Scandinavian countries.  

   The land where people deemed to be happy in the world- not like people living close by beach. Instead those most enjoy life.

Scandinavia is in the Northern Europe consists of Norway, Denmark, Sweden and sometimes also Finland, Ireland...The land is so wonderful with beautuful landscapes and people enjoy outdoors. They enjoy life and work hard when they are work

 Some of the artists that learnt.

Geo is researching into the life Football player Peter Schmeichel.

Peter Schmeichel  was born  on 18 November 1963, (58 year old). He is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was born in Denmark. One of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time. Played in Manchester united.

Theresu is focusing on grand chess master Magnus Carsyl from Denmark. Now most at home are crazy into chess since Geo started his chess journey from last year. Going to club to play. Appreciation time for the last year by coach Chris.

Last week was into dutch arts. Some of the portraits done yesterday and kids thoroughly enjoyed .....last one before the trip.

   Charlotte Mason poetry time 

Chess Week for Juniors

Geo got bit into chess . Slowly all in the family followed up him. Week end was his júnior competicion. This happened in Eccles in a club.

So many participants there for júnior , For under eleven. This was the debut performance for Geo. He got 4.5 out of 5. All the children were Amazing.  It was a long day and a new experience meeting other famílies. Mich did join for adults just for a fun. 

Our Lady of Walsingham

Septiember 24th is the  Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham, Mary's dowry.

The story of Lady Richeldis spun around Mary's visit  to her and took her to Holy Family of Nazareth. It was so interesting to read,  lady Richeldis was asked to take measurements of the house to make replica in England. So it is known as England's Nazareth.

Its bit curious to read how middle age pilgrimages happened. Some of the essential ítems carried with them like will, bible, ampulla and so on once the permission from bishop was given. 

      Mary's statue has lot of meanings to it. Our Lady is pointing to Jesus who carry Bible- Word became flesh. Throne with pillars on either side with 7 rings portrays sacraments. Mary is sitting on toadstool which shows anglosaxon way of saying Our Lady stsmping head of serpent/ evil.

Just had some cupcakes and listened to Lady of Walsigham hymn...

From past

  It was a great day. Shared to jy kids about feast and had some special guests at home.

Links to previous posts from past years, 2019.

   Our Lady of Walsingham Ora pro Nobis.

A memorable day- 19th of September

Septiember marks the end of summer and begin time of fall. Its the time of year we remember the Nativity of Mary. Today was another memorable day on my birthday. The funeral of Queen Elizabeth which whole nation and world were gazing at , a bank holiday for Britain. We were all up in front watching tele..whole nation bid farewell to queen and listening to national 

anthem 'God  save the King' changed from queen.  Such a glorious day to watch services, parades, royal family, love of commoners queuing up to say final bye to majesty.

    One of the beautiful surprise was the visit from our very closest friends on my birthday..landed so unexpectedly

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   I had a visit from another friends and we all watched and say adieu to queen Elizabeth.

There was a service after H Mass for queen.

Cards from children and my hubby

Thank God for my wonderful family and friends who wished and showered with blessings and gifts. Heavenly Father I Thank you for the past years and give to you the future.

Feast of Exhaltation

On 14thof Septiembre was the feast of Exaltació of Cross...Cross which was a shame and guiat turned out to be víctory through the death of Cross of our Lord. 

  Queen Helena who went to discover the real cross around 300 A.D. With more 1500 people including sòliders , bishop and geologists.  Long excavacions ended in finding t'hree crosses. But tge blind man got a miraculós heading by itching one of the cross was found out se cross of the Lord. 

Back To Skool

As many are headed back to school ..our home educating journey continues. Two of the eldest in college, one  just started with college. Others moving to secondary and Geo just hiking up.

  Excitements for some and fears for others. What thoughts and emotions evoke in you about your academic years ? It can very...Hope for a good acadèmic year, new opportunities, friends and so on for everyone on the acadèmic journey in diferent forns and shapes.

  Out School comencéd on Feast of Nativity of  Mary on 8th September. Always love these feasts...I know some  homeschoolers make pilgrimage to Marian shrines to begin with and others get in school journey on these feast days. 

Newbies for school.  All set in to start.

Some of the fun bits done on the day. Crosswords and quizlets as part of new acadèmic year. To grow in holiness following the footsteps of St Joseph, along with year for wellness of our body is out motto for this year. Good food, excercies, good thoughts , friendship and so on. Food for body along with food for soul( plan for scripture learning ) is quintessential.

   

 Today is the feast of our local saint- St Ambrose of Barlow.Venerated the relics. Relic is St Ambrose jaw bone and skull bone kept in  bishop house.

  The judge sentences Ambrose Barlow to death for being a priest. His response was " Thanks be to God". Then he prayed for forgiveness for his persecutors.

       St Ambrose Barlow pray for us.

Jesus Youth 22

From 26th August till 29th was the Jesus Youth UK 22 Conference. The essence of the conference was "Extend the boundaries"...Lots to take in from four days. Different streams and different teams worked through and pulled through as a team...Many new faces were met and seeing family together after a huge gap stirred up my heart. Resources were so inspiring and challenging...Adoration time was so enchanting and anointing ; silent moments of healing and nourishment.

Mothers hour was superb. Alison cotton who is mother of ten encouraged to strengthen our inner self to enlarge the tent. Workshop run by moms was so touching and encouraging for many... So many insights from Ed Sri , Manoj Sunny. Local speakers on homeless mission and pro life by Amie also stirred many hearts.

    Introducing mothers Upcoming conference 2023 Behold..

Inagural  Holy Mass 

Snippets from Preteens stream run by Irish team.

So many activity stations were there with so many learnings; God's love is Monumental.

Audio visual and music teams glorifying Him. Music festival was brilliant, outside in the lawn till 12 midnight with dance, music, lights , cheer ups and popcorns...

Those teens and Youth who went for Uganda Mission, sharing their enriching experience.

Final day culmination with Br Chris , Bishop, Fr Binu and so on..

Carrying the theme of 'Extending the tents' and let us ask Him to give grace to stretch ourselves and May His Love overflow through us into many.