Here is something fun to read. . . and do! Gather your siblings and friends and act out the play entitled: Light of Syracuse, an reenactment of St. Lucy the martyr.
Fun
See the winning drawing from our April, 2003 Drawing Contest.
Activities
Come right into our Craft Shop, for we have a great to-do project for you this time. With just a few rectangles of plastic canvas and yarn, you can construct a useful refrigerator grocery list holder or a to do list to have by your desk.
Try on of our Quick Snacks -- Made with Cereal recipes, each one coming from the SMM kitchen!
Spiritual
The Madonna of the Scapular: Learn the importance, history, and privileges of the Brown Scapular.
Miracles in the life of St. Gerard Majella: A look into the holy and supernatural life of St. Gerard Majella.
The Victim of the Shroud: Discovering and acknowledging the image on the Shroud of Turin.
Rose at the Window by Russell Gordon Carter: A short story about an angel who helps a poverty stricken family during the Christmas season.
Fun
Oh you're not done with this issue yet! On the back cover you will find Saint Maria's Messenger's: Smile, a Random Feature of our magazine that has funny, humorous stories and jokes; all with a Catholic twist!
Activities
Here is a great way to add a little home style flare to your Christmas tree this year. In this issue's Craft Shop you will find how to make a yarn angel ornament using only a couple materials. In no time you'll have an entire choir of angels hanging on your tree's branches.
Spiritual
Pope Pius XI and the Guardian Angels: Imitate his great devotion to the Holy Angels.
Saint Michael, Lead Us in Battle: The facts and history behind the Prayer of St. Michael.
Now here are two pages of inspiration! SMM has done the work for you, collecting some Quotations About Angels from many great saints, hymns, and theologians.
We have covered many of Saint Maria Goretti's virtues that she practiced daily, but how about her fortitude? That is what we will be exploring in this issue's addition of: In the Footsteps of Saint Maria Goretti.
Oh goody! We have another story belonging to our collection.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. Snails can sleep for 3 years without eating. Can these be true? Yes, and you'll find a lot more amazing and bizarre animal facts by turning to Animal Facts Galore.
Why is St. Anthony the Abbot the patron of pigs? Discover the stories behind the patrons and patronesses of animals by turning to our Patron(ess) of. . . And why. . .
Oh you are going to have fun here! SMM has put together a list of fun, and school friendly animal sites. All you have to do is turn the page to our Website Review section.
Get your siblings together and have a Picture Find race! Turn to page 9 for our, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – Hidden Picture.
Have you ever heard of the story of St. Francis Xavier and the Crab? If you haven't, what better way to learn than reading a hand drawn comic depicting St. Francis Xavier in all his holiness?
Origami: Complete instructions (including illustrations), in folding paper into a bird.
Activities
We will only get a dog or a cat if you can train it and keep good care of it. Sounds familiar, huh? SMM can help you partly in bringing you one step closer to getting Rover or Fluffy. Training Pointers, found on page 13, teaches you the remedies for jumping dogs, clawing cats, and much more annoying pet habits.
1st installment of another Ten Little Maidens story, entitled, A Joyful Lent.
Fun
Grab a bowl of popcorn for SMM's favorite Religiously Inspired Movie Reviews.
Now that is original! This time SMM has a special illustrated game you can play with your family and friends. The Game of Life and Eternity was completely constructed by the SMM editors.
Spiritual
Joy, Their Saving Help - The Smiling Martyrs: Brief biographies on saints who were known for their peace and joy.
Your Sacrifice Resolution: Uncover the truth and reason behind a sacrifice resolution.
Finding a Way to Jesus Through Her Little Way: Thoughts and words of St. Therese of Lisieux on the meaning of sacrifice.
Issue's Theme: Focusing on the Months of August, September, and October
Magazine's highlights:
Reading
Third and final installment of A Joyful Lent, a Ten Little Maidens story written by the editors.
The Brothers Who Suit the Pope: an article that tells the history, background, and everyday life for the Pope's tailors. A really intriguing read!
Learn the many different eras of church architecture by stepping over to Then and Now - Church Buildings Through the Ages.
Fun
We have a special Bookworm Food for you this time it is called A Bookand a Movie! We chose four books we love that were later made into movies.
Get loads of laughs by turning to our funny story column, Smile, on page 7.
Activities
Make a Mini Picture Book Necklace by reading the simple instructions provided by Catherine Fox.
Spiritual
Meditations written by Bernadette Fox can be found on page five under the title: Entreaty to the Heart of Mary.
Nancy and Irene, the hosts of Our Catholic Faith, will be talking about the Miracle of the Sun, also known as the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.
Joan Wester Anderson shares another real life angel story with Saint Maria's Messenger. Turn to page 14 for Uplifting Angel Stories.
During the month of September, we celebrate the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Immerse yourself in our Mother's sorrows by reading her words in Our Mother's Sorrows on page 15.
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