There’s a well-known blogger who puts her Christmas decorations up the first week in October and takes them down in March. She says that every time of the year is appropriate for rejoicing in the birth of Jesus.
I say … Read the rest
10 Things Every Catholic Should Know about the O Antiphons
When Mr. Pete and I reconverted to our Catholic faith, we took baby steps in reclaiming our Catholic heritage and culture. During the Advent/Christmas season, we started by having an Advent Wreath and progressed to a Jesse Tree, and then … Read the rest
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Why Celebrate?
Mary is the patron saint of the United States. We ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for our protection against all threats of violence and division that threaten our nation.
Mary is the supreme example of holiness, which … Read the rest
The Festive Feast of the Miraculous Saint Ambrose, Patron of Beekeepers
I like to practice my debate skills on X (formerly Twitter) although most of the time it’s like tiptoeing through a field of landmines. It’s not as bad as it used to be, … Read the rest
The Special Meaning Behind the Advent Wreath
One of the most recognized symbols of Advent is the Advent Wreath. The circle of three purple candles and one rose-colored candle helps us mark the weeks until Christmas and prepare our homes and hearts for the coming of Jesus.… Read the rest
Head Boldly Towards Christmas – Pray The Powerful St. Andrew Novena
Today starts the St. Andrew Christmas Novena
Father Lawrence Lew, OP via Flickr, licensed cc
I remember sitting in my living room amongst the torn paper, open boxes and piles of presents after the kids had opened their presents. … Read the rest
10 Ways to Survive Grief, Loss and Change through the Holidays
The family gathered around my sister’s dining room table. Her centerpiece was stunning and the table setting was flawless. The smells of the turkey with all of the fixings wafted through the air and mixed with the sounds of … 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
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
O Clavis David – O Key of David – The O Antiphons Day 4
O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel, that openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth, come to liberate the prisoner from the prison, and them that sit in darkness, and in the … Read the rest
o Root of Jesse – the O Antiphons continue!
Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the people, at Whom the kings shall shut their mouths, Whom the Gentiles shall seek, come to deliver us, do not tarry.
O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super … Read the rest
O Adonai – O Sacred Lord , O Antiphons Day 2
Today, Day two of the O Antiphons, we remember God as the ruler of Israel, the leader who got His people out of Israel and gave them freedom through His holy commandments.
… Read the restO sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed
The Little House Oyster- Soup Christmas, Learning the important things about Christmas
A Little House example
This year, I am reading the Little House books with my granddaughter and her homeschool classmates. We stopped for the semester after the Christmas chapter in The Long Winter. I started … Read the rest
The O Antiphons – O Sapientia, O Wisdom
Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all things mightily and sweetly, come to teach us the way of prudence!
From Dom Gueranger’s Liturgical Year via O … Read the rest
Eight ways to save Advent. All or Nothing?
I have a tendency to be an all-or-nothing kind of person. That means that if I blow my diet on Monday night, I’m done for the rest of the week! or if I skip a day or two in my
The Brave and Loyal Girl Saint – Feast of St. Lucy
Today we commemorate another advent saint St. Lucy – her name means light!
Lucy was another victim of Diocletian’s Christian persecution. Her story sounds similar to that of some other young virgin … Read the rest
Our Lady of Guadalupe – Baffling Science, Mysteries, and Fun Feast
Our Lady Of Guadalupe mosaic at Holy Redeemer Church in Burton, MI
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a great day to celebrate the Patroness of the Americas!
This is one of the more fun-filled feasts because it … Read the rest
Celebrate the Humble – The Feast of St. Juan Diego
Juan Diego (b 1474) was a poor Aztec Indian originally named Cuahtlatoatzin, which means, “The one who speaks like an eagle.”
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception superseded the Feast Day for St. Juan Diego this year, but he … Read the rest
Beloved St. Nicholas, Patron of Children and Puncher of Heretics!
Rosie was at the soccer field one day talking with one of her playmates about her letter to Santa. Of course, she wanted to ask Santa for toys and a pretty dress. But she also wanted to make cookies with … Read the rest