Some lovely quotes for your day…. (AND A GIVEAWAY!)
Do not be deceived by beautiful sentiments and by appearances. You will never see any one become a saint who does not pray. -St. Peter Julian Eymard, Oil Painting by Frederick Daniel Hardy (1827-1911)
Punctuality exacts self-discipline and detachment; it often asks us to interrupt some interesting, pleasant work in order to give ourselves to another kind, perhaps less attractive or less important.
However, it would be a great mistake to esteem our duties and to dedicate ourselves to them according to the attraction we have for them or according to their more or less apparent importance.
All is important and beautiful when it is the expression of the will of God, and the soul who wishes to live in this hole he will every minute of the day, will never omit the slightest act prescribed by its rule of life. -Divine Intimacy
Forgive. “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” ~ Ruth Bell Graham. This is one of the truest statements ever made. Decide you’re not only going to be his lover – you’re going to be his forgiver. Be quick to forgive and get good at it. You’ll probably have lots of opportunity to practice it. -Lisa Jacobson, 100 Ways to Love Your Husband https://amzn.to/2EkBO3F (afflink)


So that when my life is at its close it can be said, “You have run the race, you have fought the good fight.” and I will be remembered, not for what I have accomplished, but for HAVING LOVED WELL….. -Finer Femininity


Introduction the the Devout Life― St. Francis de Sales


No one likes to be taken for granted. In any human relationship a little sign of appreciation goes a long way. Life does not have to be a hard pull uphill all the time. To know that someone, especially the one we love, values our efforts sends us off with our heads in the clouds. The wife who is wise enough to show her husband appreciation for all his efforts will keep his heart fixed upon her. – The Wife Desired, Fr. Leo Kinsella http://amzn.to/2rtUpb9 (afflink)
“The Crucifix on the wall, the pictures of Our Lord and His Mother – the loveliest you can afford – the little shrine with lights and flowers – these unceasingly speak to your little ones of God’s love and His Beauty, preparing them for that friendship with God, that willing, personal submission to Him that is true freedom and happiness.” -Dominican Nun, Australia, 1954, Painting by Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller


“I do not know any among the ordinary conditions of life as good and desirable as that of a life of service or of daily labor. A life of labor has always been considered, by spiritual persons, most favorable to the soul. To have nothing which we are obliged to do may seem very fine to our worldliness and love of ease, but it is most dangerous. You know the old saying: ‘The devil finds work enough for idle hands to do.’ It is most true. Idleness opens the door for the worst temptations.” –GUIDE for CATHOLIC YOUNG WOMEN by Rev. George Deshon, 1863

Painting by Sheri Dinardi
And Now….A Giveaway!
Today, I’d like to offer you a Summer Giveaway!!
The winner will receive this lovely package…
Just leave a comment here, and your name will be added! It is always great to hear from you. 🙂
I will announce the winner next Tuesday, June 22nd!
The Catholic Mother’s Maglet!
The following pages in this Maglet (magazine/booklet) is for you…to inspire you in your daily walk as a loving, strong, patient Catholic mother.As mothers we have an awesome responsibility, as one of the key people in our children’s lives, to help mold them into happy, well-adjusted, faith-filled adults. This Maglet is filled with unique articles and anecdotes to help you in this journey.It is unique because most of the articles are written by men and women (some priests and a Dominican nun) who have lived in an age where common sense was more of the norm. Their advice and experience are timeless and invaluable…
The Precious Blood and Mother Prayer Book!
This is a wonderful little prayer book that I have used all through my married life. The prayers are beautiful and the promises wonderful!
Here are titles of some of the prayers:
-Memorare to Jesus, Mary and Joseph
-Our Lady of this House
-Prayer for Choosing a State in Life
-Act of Consecration to the Precious Blood and the Blessed Virgin for Children
-Memorare to St. Joseph (and many other beautiful prayers to that Glorious Saint)
-A Prayer in time of Affliction, Wars, Pestilence, etc.
…….Beautiful Prayers to many Saints
….and many, many more. It is a small prayer book with around 150 pages. You will find it a superb companion to your prayer life.
Lovely Wire Wrapped Rosary Bracelet Set!
Take your rosary wherever you go with this one decade, one Our Father lovely and graceful rosary bracelet! Matching earrings are included.
Losing your peace of soul over the state of the world and the Church? Don’t! Consider the following books…..
We live in an age characterized by agitation and lack of peace. This tendency manifests itself in our spiritual as well as our secular life. In our search for God and holiness, in our service to our neighbor, a kind of restlessness and anxiety take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours. What must we do to overcome the moments of fear and distress which assail us? How can we learn to place all our confidence in God and abandon ourselves into his loving care? This is what is taught in this simple, yet profound little treatise on peace of heart. Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations we must all confront. Since peace of heart is a pure gift of God, it is something we should seek, pursue and ask him for without cease. This book is here to help us in that pursuit.
Reverend Irala here addresses ways to promote mental and emotional well-being to help increase one’s health, efficiency and happiness. He speaks on topics such as how to rest, think, use the will, control feelings, train the sexual instinct, be happy, and choose an ideal. Included are also many practical instructions on dealing with mental struggles of all kinds. This book is most useful in our present times of worldly confusion.
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I am excited to be in the giveaway!❤
You are a source of strength and inspiration. You make me see beauty and romance in my simple daily duties. I love it! 💞
I look forward to the wisdom shared in the daily emails along with the beautiful art work.
Very thankful for this blog; it is so refreshing!
I am so glad I found your blog. It has been a great encouragement to me. Thank you!
Love your site. Always insightful and thought provoking.
Inspiring quotes to keep in mind throughout my day. Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you for being such an amazing resource in these unpredictable times!
Thank you for your blog! The writings here are a source of inspiration for me!
How wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity!
Beautiful quotes. Very helpful, as usual! Thank you for all you do to promote holy, happy families!
Thank you so much for your lovely work! God Bless you! Mrs. Irene Lilly
Beautiful quotes to think on throughout my day!
Very apt and wonderful quotes. Wishing you a day filled with the beauty of Gods Love..
Wonderful quotes and pictures to go with them! Thank you, Leane, so much for your wonderful apostolate of Finer Femininity. You have done more good for women and families with your posts and book recommendations than you can imagine. May God reward you and His Sacred Heart bless you always!
Thank you for sharing these great quotes!! God reward you!
Thankyou Leanne for your inspiring
posts . Your blog is truly a blessing!
I can’t tell you how much your posts have aided me on my road to sanctity! Your book suggestions have been so helpful! I bought Around the Year With the Von Traps and it has truly made a difference in my life as well as that of several friends. My family has always strived to follow the Liturgical Year, but that book greatly aided in our endeavors. THANK YOU!
God bless you and your family!
A big thank you for your words of encouragement and book links!
Thank you
Always such a joy to read the posts here! God bless you, Leane.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I read just about every day. Yesterday I stopped by your page for some art inspiration. God bless you!
Thank you so much for all your inspiration!
God bless you .
Great quotes, thank you! The rosary and the ear ring are so lovely!
I love receiving your daily emails. As a wife and mother of 8, I really need your inspirational ideas. Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Thank you for all you do – I often discuss your posts with my husband and I really think it is probably the main sources of enrichment (aside from the sacraments and prayer) for our spiritual lives and our marriage and the upbringing of our children!
Would love to win the Catholic mothers maglet!! Beautiful work you put in!!
That maglet looks very beautiful and helpful!
Thank you for this beautiful maglite.
I love the kitties! Thank you for the little inspirations! 🙂
Thank you so much for this blog – always refreshing to read – and the chance to win such great items!
Beautiful, inspiring quotes. Thank you!
My Most Inspiring Blog!
Thanks for the Giveaway
Beautiful quotes!!! I especially like the one about idleness. Thanks💖
Beautiful quotes! Very helpful in this sinful world.
How exciting!! I would love to win the mother’s maglet!😍
Thank you for all these posts, Leane. They nourish me daily! God bless you.
Great quotes!
Lovely pictures for every quote posted!
Thank you so much for all the effort you put into these posts. They are so wonderful.
This has got to be one of the most inspirational posts yet! Truly enjoying Finer Feminity. THANK YOU!
Very inspiring, Mum! Thanks!
The Precious Blood and Mother book looks wonderful!
I’m so very grateful for Finer Feminity. I come to the blog to check each day for new posts and I listen often to the YouTube channel! It encourages me in my faith and in my life with my husband and children. I would love to win the Catholic Mothers Maglet!
One of my favorite places online! What a delightful gift for whomever wins! 🙂
I am a great fan of the pictures you include with your articles. Traditional images are so inspiring to me and, I hope, to others. Thank you!
Thank you for all your inspiring quotes and gorgeous, beautiful pictures. I love them all.
I completed your lovely Catholic Woman’s journal. It made me realise how most of my happy memories are of my childhood and how I could think of so few answered prayers. Perhaps I should pray for more little things and then notice when they are answered and be grateful, and when they are not answered the way I wanted and perhaps why, though who can fathom the mind of God?!
Please pray for me as my marriage is in tatters and my atheist husband detests the Church.
It is always refreshing to read from this blog. Sometimes the articles and videos on the YouTube page form part of my daily spiritual reflection. They help to always remind me of all that is important. Thank you for feeding our souls. God bless you.
Your writings are avery inspiring!
Thank you for these lovely quotes! It is always a wonderful source of inspiration to read them. Your blog is always something I turn to first at the start of the day, a way to start my day off right. May God bless you!
Love all the quotes you posted! I have only recently found your blog and I look forward to the daily wisdom and encouragement! Thank you!
Thank you so much for all your hard work on bringing this site to all of us! Truly inspiring!
I love the traditional Catholic perspective I receive from your blog. God bless you and your family.