Julia and Nate sang at Pueri Cantores this past weekend.

Pueri Cantores is the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church in the United States. Internationally, the organization is headquartered in the Vatican and involves 60,000 singers from schools and parishes in 30 countries. In the United States, the American Federation is growing at a dramatic rates. This year, nearly 70 dioceses will be served by regional student choral festivals throughout the nation.

“You are the little messengers of beauty. The world needs your singing for the language of beauty moves hearts and contributes to the encounter with God.” – Pope John Paul II in an address to Pueri Cantores International 

We traveled to California with 29 other kids and families. {Don’t worry! I received a medal. Unfortunately, I think I accidentally left my sanity in California}

On Saturday, the kids arrived at Mission San Juan Capistrano at 10:30am. {Yup, we were even on time!}  They listened, they practiced, they worked so hard.

When the prelude started at 3:55, our kids were the first up. The sanctuary was filled with little ones and not-so-little ones singing praise.

They made this momma so proud.

Many years ago, {Jen may be the only one who knows this}, I made a commitment to music ministry. I had no idea that God was simply preparing my heart to raise up two singers with the love of Praise.

Some days it begins to make sense.

This was one of those days.

Hugs to you, dear friends!