A Eucharistic Christmas: Advent Meditations on the Presence of Christ is a beautiful book of reflections beginning December 1 and spanning to January 6, focusing on the True Presence of Jesus. Each day brings a thoughtful reflection written by a well-known Catholic author, a crisp and clear thought for reflection or challenge and a beautiful, personal prayer to Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Advent Books: The Advent of Christ
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Advent of Christ Scriptural Reflections to Prepare for Christmas is a beautiful book of reflections by Dr. Edward Sri, perfect to help us prepare for Christmas throughout the season of Advent. Each day contains a short Scriptural reading, a meditation helping us delve deeper into the Christmas story, a question for reflection and a simple but profound prayer to help us keep the focus.
Advent Books: Let Us Adore Him
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With our rich Catholic Liturgical Calendar with our Scriptural readings and Gospel and Communion Antiphons assigned for every Mass throughout the world each day, we have plenty to draw from for prayer and meditation throughout all the Seasons…including Advent!
Feast Day Fun: Christ the King!
November 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The LAST Sunday of the Liturgical Calendar…November 23 is the Feast Day of Christ the King!
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO).
Feast Day Fun: St Cecilia!
November 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
St Cecilia was born to a wealthy family. Her father promised her hand in marriage, but she had already made her vow to Christ. She convinced her new husband to let her keep her promise and he was converted to Christianity, along with his brother. All three were martyred for their Faith.
#GraceOfYes Day
November 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
November 18th is #GraceOfYesDay!
I enjoyed reading Lisa Hendey’s new book…you can order your copy of The Grace of Yes at Ave Maria Press.
You can read my Review of The Grace of Yes at Equipping Catholic Families.
I decided to reflect upon the eight virtues described by Lisa and consider how I’ve experienced them or hope to practice them in my own life.
The Grace of Yes: Review
November 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I am always fascinated by talk of virtues. There are different lists of virtues…
the theological virtues and the moral virtues in our Catechism
and different authors have proposed different lists of virtues, like the
Flying and swimming and snorkelling and celebrating…20 years!
November 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I know! TWO big trips in just a couple of weeks! Bill and I were away for the last week in sunny Curacao, celebrating our 20th Anniversary! We wandered around the island, relaxed and celebrated…just the TWO of us!
Gallery: Prep, Pilgrimage, Reflection and Pope posts!
November 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This fall, I was blessed to be invited on a Pilgrimage to Rome with St Gemma’s Catholic Pilgrimages! This is my collection of posts written about the preparation, pilgrimage and reflections, along with my Pope Posts about our special connection with St John Paul II.
A break from my blog
November 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Things might be a little quiet on my blog over the next couple days as Bill and I are away celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
It’s beautiful here in Curaçao…
And I’m embracing the #GraceofYes !
