I always love the season leading up to Christmas. I spent some of my youth in the Anglican Church. While I do remember an advent wreath and talk about advent, there was not as much emphasis put on the importance of the Advent season (or maybe I just don’t remember because I was too hypedContinue reading “Celebrating Advent as a Family”
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Spring Cleaning of the Soul
This upcoming week is Holy Week! I can’t believe how fast this lent has passed! As we get ready for Holy Week, I have spent some time thinking about spring cleaning. Growing up, I remember scrubbing the house down thoroughly during Holy Week, following the practices . For 3-4 days, we tackled different tasks inContinue reading “Spring Cleaning of the Soul”
On Christian Praise
As a stay-at-home mom with a toddler, there are days when my plate feels almost too full. I try to keep a clean house, a happy toddler, and make sure my teen doesn’t feel neglected with all of my other chores. On days when both my children need my attention at the same time, IContinue reading “On Christian Praise”
A Catholic New Year
I can’t believe another year has come and gone. It has been such a crazy year with so many ups and downs. As we bring in a New Year it is important to make sure we start it off right. Here are three ways to ring in the New Year with your family. Choose aContinue reading “A Catholic New Year”
On Christian Joy
“Thou dost show me the path of life; in thy presence there is a fullness of joy, in thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11. My son has spent the past few days pretty sick, and fighting off his first cold. While it has been sad to watch him suffer, watching him hasContinue reading “On Christian Joy”
Halloween: A Catholic Perspective
Every year, on October 31st, children excitedly prance down the street dressed up as ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and other assorted characters, asking for candy from their neighbors. As a Catholic mom, this day can cause concern as we follow our children, seeing decorations that can, quite frankly, be borderline demonic. Are we being bad CatholicsContinue reading “Halloween: A Catholic Perspective”
4 Easy Ways to Introduce your Baby to the Faith
When my son was born, I was overcome with pure joy. My son was finally in my arms and we were both safe. I was also overcome with a sense of purpose.. Being a parent is more than just watching your child grow, it is a vocation, or a calling to bring up strong followersContinue reading “4 Easy Ways to Introduce your Baby to the Faith”
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