Many feast days are marked by the date of the saint’s birth into Heaven, their death on Earth. This one, however, commemorates the saint’s birth on Earth. St. John the Baptist’s earthly life was a preceding of Christ’s in every way. His entire mission as prophet was to prepare the way, to point the way … Continue reading June 24th: Nativity of St. John the Baptist–Prepare!
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Lenten Home: WIP
Coming on to post a quick photo update on how Lent is coming together visually in our home. When I posted Tuesday I had the box of supplies out, but hadn't put anything up yet. Here's what it looks like so far! Missing a few candles on the cross, but we can at least get … Continue reading Lenten Home: WIP
Lent in our Domestic Church
A little Lenten preparation from Visitation Home
Epiphanies
Happy New Year! How is Christmas over so soon? Where did Advent go? I intended to update the blog during Advent with little snapshots of what went on, but… The whole family came down with a cold the Friday of the second week of Advent and mine lingered through Christmas and into the beginning of … Continue reading Epiphanies
December 6: St. Nicholas–Celebrate!
This post is late in coming. As with so many times in life the days haven't gone as smoothly as I'd hoped. St. Nicholas was celebrated--both at a parish playdate celebration and at home, thought not as expected or hoped for. Still, it was a joyful celebration. I was not as present as I'd hoped. … Continue reading December 6: St. Nicholas–Celebrate!
December 13th: St. Lucy–Prepare!
Today's post is a guest post written by a dear friend who has adopted a simplified version of the Swedish traditions surrounding St. Lucy's feast day, making them especially meaningful for her family with four littles. I've never attempted to celebrate this feast day at home, at least not yet, but have always wanted to. … Continue reading December 13th: St. Lucy–Prepare!
December 6th: St. Nicholas–Prepare!
"The giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic Gods giving, by grace, through faith, and this is not of ourselves." Saint Nicholas to Santa Clause This is one of my all-time favorite feast days to celebrate. I mean, how cool is it that all our present day cultural traditions … Continue reading December 6th: St. Nicholas–Prepare!
Advent: what it looks like in our Domestic Church
In the last post I shared some thoughts on Advent, the season. In this post I share what it looks like practically for our family. Here's our Advent at a glance 'plan' for this year. I've organized these thoughts into three sections: Family Prayer, Atmosphere, and Personal Aspirations Family Prayer There are four parts we … Continue reading Advent: what it looks like in our Domestic Church
August 22: Queenship of Mary–Celebrate!
Before we get to the celebration...I forgot, yesterday, in the plan to add a song! This one's perfect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9WLzzu8ntU Although every time we sing it the children ask to watch this: https://youtu.be/ctjG4MjJwEA Definitely winning over here. Hey! They know the words... Today's celebration was another afternoon snack time celebration. I did introduce the crown … Continue reading August 22: Queenship of Mary–Celebrate!
Starting here: curriculum picks for 2016/2017
AKA the curriculum plan round up for the 2026-2017 school year, as it stands in August. I highly anticipate changes as the year progresses. Life will happen.The children will respond well or not so well to the texts. I'm trying to strike that balance between structure and flexibility. After reading Teaching From Rest by Sarah McKensie, I'm trying … Continue reading Starting here: curriculum picks for 2016/2017
visitation home: life, love, joy 