So I don’t chicken out…

Just saying this out loud so that I have some accountability: 2020 is the year I finally become a published author, God willing.

I have been hemming and hawing with different publishers for years, and now is the time. Please pray for me, friends! I am pregnant with a book, and I hope you will be blessed by it.

Exciting new partnership!

Eight years ago today, little Cecilia and I debuted “The Miracle of Life Rosary for Children” at the CMN Conference. What a joy that was! Her little voice singing and praying—as well as the other adorable kids—to Joe Hand’s wonderful arrangements and production made for a very special recording.

And now I’m thrilled to announce that we recently partnered with www.formed.org to stream the CD for free to anyone with a membership through their church parish. In just two months, it’s already been listened to for 20,000+ minutes! We’re totally humbled by that and so thrilled with the good work being done by the Augustine Institute and www.formed.org.  Please share the good news with any of your mom friends and Facebook groups! :)  

Join me for the fall colors!

Hey, midwest ladies! Grab your girlfriends and come join Teresa Tomeo, Kelly Wahlquist, and me for the first MN Lake Country WINE Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

The day will include praise and worship music, shopping, prayer, confession, adoration, lots of laughter, a fabulous lunch, CHOCOLATE, and an opportunity to join Bishop Kettler for 5:00 PM Mass. You will leave equipped to persevere in prayer, endure in affliction, and (as Pope Francis compels us) be beacons of hope to all those around you.

Ladies, this is a fabulous road trip—🍂 the fall colors🍂 will be exquisite! Join us!  You can register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-wine-catholic-womens-conference-alexandria-mn-registration-62851987988?mc_eid=7d5170b369&mc_cid=df8beedb4c

20th Anniversary Mass for NAC Class

What a joy it was to sing today for the private mass offered by Monsignor Christopher Nalty and Fr. Roger Landry’s class from the NAC, who celebrate 20 years of priesthood this year! Tomorrow I’ll be singing with Phyllis Trei the big celebration with the parish at St. Stephen’s on Napoleon Ave. at 10:30 am. May God bless them! #newmen #prayforpriests

Kitty’s Artwork Now Available on Etsy

Happy New Year, Friends!  I’ve been painting in oils for a few years just for fun, and it’s been tremendously gratifying.  However, I recently tried a different medium after a flash of inspiration one morning when I was trying to think of the perfect gift for a friend. I saw in my mind a watercolor version of the traditional image of Our Lady of Good Counsel—but I didn’t have any watercolors!

So I dug through my daughter’s art supplies and found some watercolor pencils. After sketching it out, I held my breath and said a prayer when it was time to add the water. Happily, it all worked out. I then added a little white oil paint for the veil and gold leaf for the halo.  I love the tenderness between them!

The reaction on Facebook was so overwhelming when I posted the image, I decided to open this little Etsy shop for those of you who would like to have your own signed copy. My hope is to add more artwork as I create it.  To visit my Etsy store, KittyClevelandArt, click here.  I hope you love it!

May God bless you now and always,

Kitty