The penitential season of Lent is the period of forty weekdays beginning on Ash Wednesday. Are you ready? Here is a brief explanation of what Lent is, and some links that I think will help you prepare and live the … Read the rest
Making a Unique Homeschool Schedule
Get Free Easy 16-page planner – link at the end of this post.
Lots of new homeschooling moms ask this very basic question –
How much time will this take and how can I get it all done?
The answer … Read the rest
Preparing for a faith-filled family celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!
Who was St. Patrick?
Many people don’t seem to understand that St. Patrick was really British!- born and raised in Britain around 460 AD, kidnapped by raiders at the age of 16, and then taken to Ireland. There Patrick worked … Read the rest
How to Write a Meaningful Letter to Your Confirmation Candidate They’ll Treasure
It seems that one of the biggest events in confirmation preparation in this country is the letters of support to be given to the confirmation candidates during their mandatory retreats.
I have three such letters saved on this blog:
- Confirmation
Living Lent – Ideas for Making the Most of the Time that’s Left
How is your Lent going so far? Have you met all of your resolutions of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving?
Well fear not – Lent is a process, a journey. And with three weeks left, there’s still time to improve your … Read the rest
The Brave Girl Boss Martyrs of the Early Church – Perpetua and Felicity
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc.
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When looking for brave and courageous young women saints for girls to emulate, one doesn’t need to go much … Read the rest
The example of bravely faithful elders – Feast of St. Polycarp
Saint Polycarp is a good example of a complete life in Christ. He was a student of St. John, the beloved apostle.
My fourth son Noah chose St. Polycarp for his confirmation saint and so now I have a special … Read the rest
The Chair of St. Peter – the only furniture with a feast day!
Every bishop has a “seat” from which he leads his flock. Today the Catholic Church recognizes the primacy of St. Peter, the first pope, and the office and authority of the papacy symbolized … Read the rest
Fun Ways to Celebrate President’s Day in our Homeschool
My kids always seemed to KNOW when other kids don’t have school and they always balked a little about it. My granddaughter is no different. But I do try to make President’s Day a special event in our homeschool.
It’s … Read the rest
Celebrating Love and Sacrifice – When Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday
I’m started to hear rumblings months ago about Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day colliding again this year! The last time it happened seems like a long time ago. Since then we’ve gone through a world wide pandemic that changed everyone’s … Read the rest
The loving and devoted siblings- Feast of St. Scholastica
Nonetheless, today was the feast of SAINT SCHOLASTICA
Scholastica was an Italian woman who lived in the late 5th/early 6th century. She is known for her devotion to God and to her brother, St. Benedict. The two siblings had much … Read the rest
St. Paul Miki and the Saints of Japan
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc. This is a Japanese portrayal of the crucifixion of Christ.
Paulo Miki was born into a wealthy Japanese family. He was educated by the Jesuits in Azuchi and Takatsuki. He joined the … Read the rest
Womanhood under attack – Why St. Agatha is important today.
Who Was St. Agatha?
St. Agatha was an early church martyr. She was born around the year 231 in Sicily to a prosperous family. She had a deep love of the Lord and decided to live as a consecrated virgin. … Read the rest