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Celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation

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I find that Liturgical Living is an important part of family life. Our family started a tradition years ago. The Feast of the Annunciation is a major Marian Feast, also known as “Lady Day”, which focuses on the Incarnation. The Annunciation commemorates the visit from St. Gabriel the Archangel to the Blessed Virgin announcing she would be the mother of Christ. This Feast dates back to the fourth or fifth century. How beautiful that Catholics have been celebrating this Annunciation for so many, many years! So, how does my family celebrate? Since it is a major Marian Feast, we have … Continue reading Celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation

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Loving These Days

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Welcome to Loving These Days. As a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and lover of the Classics, I have attempted to find the perfect “balance” in my life, but that does not exist – at least not in the way many people assume. There is not a perfect balance, but rather a list of priorities. A content life of happiness and peace includes: God, Family, Friends, Work, and Rest. Some may believe that I am a workaholic, and they may be correct. Whether that’s the truth or not, I don’t have a problem admitting that every new challenge entices me for an … Continue reading Loving These Days