The story of the Irish Rosary is one of the very reasons that I started graceandmimi.com. When I first heard Father Jim Halleron share this story, I couldn’t help but wonder how many other stories like this exist. News channels and social media cover the latest tragedy or political drama, but they tend to skip over the good news; especially that which evidences God at work. I wanted to do my small part to change this by creating Grace & Mimi, a place for sharing true testimonies from everyday life. I hope Father Jim’s story of the Irish Rosary inspires you to share the good news, too. The Irish Rosary When Father Jim Halleron graduated from Seminary, he desperately wanted an Irish Rosary. Despite his meager earnings, Father Jim “splurged” and purchased a rather expensive Irish Rosary. Not long after, he received a call from the St. Joe’s parish office where he…
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I can’t quite recall the source of this Prayer, although it very closely resembles the words of St. Patrick, but I love to say this…
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A few years ago I came across this recipe and made it with my boys on the Saturday before Easter. It was a great…




