Category: Liturgical Living
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10 Simple Advent Traditions
10 Advent Traditions Read one chapter from the Book of St. Luke everyday beginning December 1st. There are 24 books, so you will finish it all by Christmas. Create an Advent decoration (whether the Advent wreath, daily lighting of small votive candles, or the Paradeisl) to assist in your daily observance of this beautiful season […]
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Book Review: Our Not-Quite-Holy Family
I’m always in the mood for a good parenting book, but if there’s one with a little wit and a lot of common-sense, that’s even better. I just finished a book that touches on an array of topics related to marriage, family life and children. Our Not-Quite-Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents is […]
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Resurrection “Tomb” Rolls
Here’s an easy way to celebrate Holy Saturday. This is our family’s annual tradition and a bit of a treat after a long Lent. I make these on Good Friday and then refrigerate them. We bake them for a dessert on Holy Saturday. You can either make a basic dough recipe (here’s one I use […]
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Small Successes of 2020 – “What the 2020?!?”
It has been a year! A year since the shutdowns of 2020 and I am grateful. Interesting combo, right? Well, I didn’t realize how grateful I was for the past year, until I read a blog post by a person who wrote their “2020 Eulogy”. At first it was entertaining, then I realized how sad […]
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Dried Oranges and Homemade Citrus Cleaner
Growing up, our family did not decorate early for Christmas. Instead, we would use items from around the home or yard to keep the house alive, but in quiet preparation for the coming of Christ.
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Book Review: Bless Us, O Lord
If you are looking for a practical prayer book that is simplified for daily family use, Bless Us, O Lord is a great addition to your family’s resources.
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Book Review: Home in the Church by Jessica Ptomey
Do you know what warms my heart? What draws me in? A good book, but not just any good book – a book that embraces change. A book that shows a purpose, a struggle, but ultimately, a journey. This is exactly what Jessica Ptomey wrote about in her new book, Home in the Church: Living […]
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Ultimate Catholic Bundle Review!
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love my Catholic Faith, an organized life, monthly planning, and simple living. The product I’m about to share with you has all of these components – it’s the Ultimate Catholic Bundle from IamHis365.com – “one-of-a-kind and traditionally Catholic”. I am oftentimes asked to review items, and I […]
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