Happy Easter! Since we are in the Easter season until mid-May, every day is cause for celebration :D. April’s devotion is to the Blessed Sacrament and there are a few feasts & solemnities of note. April 3 (2016) – Divine Mercy Sunday — a good idea to try and find a special service […] Read more…
Disclaimer: I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Last fall, I was really getting into the whole adult coloring book craze. My oldest daughter & I loved to color together with crayons when we could […] Read more…
There aren’t very many Solemnities or Feast days in March. We are still in the thick of Lent until the last Sunday which is Easter Sunday this year (2016). And because March 25 falls in Holy Week this year, The Annunciation is bumped to the Monday after Divine Mercy Sunday. That being said, I have […] Read more…
As a homeschool mom I have LOVED filling in the gaps of my own education while teaching my children. But I wanted more. I wanted to know more and so I decided to renew my interest in my OWN learning and education. I want to know it all and study it all. Right. Now. Thankyouverymuch. So […] Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I always have these great ideas for Lent that rarely get followed through on. Will I do any better this year? Am I supposed to? If you’ve ever been to my little home on the web (or my physical house) before, you probably know that when something needs to […] Read more…
Recently, I was asked about our Lenten practices for a blog article on a Catholic website. It occurred to me that even though I am a total book nerd (it’s my THING), I’ve never shared my thoughts on reading during Lent. As far as I’m concerned every new season is an occasion to read. Lent […] Read more…
Looking for more resources for living liturgically in the season of Lent with your family? Here are some of my favorite resources. Fat Tuesday — How to Make Authentic Polish Paczki {@CatholicMothersOnline} 40 Bags for 40 Days {Lent 2013} Lent Books Books For Lent Bring Lent To Life {Book Review} Lent & Easter in the […] Read more…
Liturgically speaking, February is a big month. After all, Ash Wednesday begins on 2/10. Even though we’re beginning a period of repentance, there are still some reasons to celebrate! 2/1 – St. Brigid 2/2 – The Presentation of Our Lord 2/3 – St. Blaise (check for a throat blessing near you) 2/9 – Bl. Anne […] Read more…
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Have you made a resolution to live out your faith more this year? Or are you wondering how to live a […] Read more…
It might be January, but the Christmas season is just getting started! It’s good to be Catholic ;). This month’s focus is on the Holy Name of Jesus and it starts with a Holy Day of Obligation. 1/1 – Mary, Mother of God 1/6 – Epiphany (moved to the nearest Sunday in the US) 1/8 […] Read more…