The Eucharist is the greatest mystery of our Catholic faith. It can’t be understood, only believed. When I struggle most, it’s because I’ve forgotten to pray. I fall away from God and forget what’s really important. Lent is all about keeping the main thing, the main thing. It’s a time to draw near to the […]
Liturgical Year
Advent Week 3 Prayer : The Gift of Joy
My Advent week 3 prayer is one of true joy. God always gives me the message of joy when I am encountering difficulty. Is it just me or does He do this with you as well? The weekend was a hard one for me. This is precisely why I love the liturgy. It’s what the […]
Advent Week 2 Theme: Peace. Justice. Hope.
Advent Week 2 Theme is Peace. Justice. Hope. This week in our house the Advent week 2 theme is peace, justice, and hope. Yesterday’s readings were amazing. There is so much hope in them! That’s precisely why I love the season of Advent. It isn’t just the anticipation of Christmas- yes it is that, of […]
Advent Week 1 Reflections
Featured Advent Week 1 Reflections: This year I am doing my Jesse Tree Ornaments with my CCD class. You can find: Advent Week #1 Jesse Tree Ornaments and Unit Study Ideas… as well as project suggestions and readings to go along with the ornament for each day. This week’s featured ornament is the Camel-Abraham’s Faith: […]
Jesse Tree Ornaments: Advent Week 4
Advent Week 4: Light All Candles Except the Christmas Candle (White) These Jesse Tree Ornaments finish up the last week of Advent. It’s very short and sweet this year. As I am posting this, it’s not Advent yet and tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I am hoping that posting these resources early will give you time to […]