Have you ever seen a Ladder to Heaven? You may have without realizing it. That’s the name of the bloom dedicated to the Feast of the Ascension and otherwise known as a gladiolus. Liturgical feasts and each mystery of the rosary have flowers associated with them. Even if you aren’t able to start a Mary garden this year, you can appreciate these Marian blooms through art. Find inspiration for your prayers and the garden of your soul with the Marian botanical art at www.RoseHarrington.com, a shop and blog operated by Katrina Rose Harrington, who researches historical flower theology and Mary gardens.
Everybody’s Irish on March 17, but still not everyone is Catholic. Remember your faith while adding charm and authenticity to your festivities with an Irish side dish, a classic novel about St. Patrick, the lorica, more recipes and a little gardening.