Liturgical Living

Feast of the Epiphany

Happy feast day of the Epiphany! Whether you celebrated at church last Sunday or are celebrating today, I pray that like the Magi, we all come to Jesus giving him our best. Today we replaced the sticker on our front door to represent the new year. If you’re not familiar with this custom, here’s a quick… Continue reading Feast of the Epiphany

Children's Book Recommendations, Crafts & Creative Ideas, Liturgical Living

All Saints Day & Choosing Patron Saints (with Gift Guide)

The feast of All Saints Day is approaching (Nov 1), so I thought now was a great time to talk about saints and our family's new(ish) tradition. We are blessed to be a part of the communion of saints – which include those holy men and women who have gone before us, who have truly… Continue reading All Saints Day & Choosing Patron Saints (with Gift Guide)

Children's Book Recommendations, Liturgical Living

Celebrating Holy Week

We're about to embark upon the holiest of weeks in the church's liturgical season, and this year, it is falling during a time of social isolation, leaving many of us asking, "How can I celebrate this week and still feel connected?" I've pulled together a list of resources for you - a one-stop-shop, if you… Continue reading Celebrating Holy Week

Children's Book Recommendations, Liturgical Living

Celebrating the Epiphany – Feast of the Three Kings

The Twelve Days of Christmas culminates on January 6th with the Feast of the Epiphany, or the revelation that Jesus Christ was born as a baby but also God incarnate. On this day, we also celebrate the visitation of the three Magi, or Wise Men (or "Kings") to the infant/child Jesus. With their coming, they… Continue reading Celebrating the Epiphany – Feast of the Three Kings

Children's Book Recommendations, Liturgical Living

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas

Some years, December 25th feels more like a looming deadline we’re scrambling to meet rather than what it actually is: a life-changing holiday that is actually the beginning of the official Christmas season. You know the Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?... that one you probably either love or hate because of its monotony? It refers to… Continue reading Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas