"Because she was so special." --Little Miss Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary! Here's a little recap of what we did to celebrate today: First off, we did not make it to Mass this morning as planned. The Bird woke several times last night which caused me to sleep past my alarm. Had to offer … Continue reading August 15: The Assumption of Mary–Celebrate!
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August 15: The Assumption of Mary–Prepare
"So then, the great Mother of God, so mysteriously united to Jesus Christ from all eternity by the same decree of predestination, immaculately conceived, an intact virgin throughout her divine motherhood, a noble associate of our Redeemer as he defeated sin and its consequences, received, as it were, the final crowning privilege of being preserved … Continue reading August 15: The Assumption of Mary–Prepare
August 11: St. Clare of Assisi–Celebrate!
Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! Today we celebrated at home during Tea Time. Tea Time? Yes, tea time. Tea time happens every now and then around here. We had a good run during the fall and some of the spring incorporating tea time into our daily routine. At our peak tea time … Continue reading August 11: St. Clare of Assisi–Celebrate!
Transfiguration–Celebrate!…or not
Saturday happened in a big way in our house. The transfiguration falling on a Saturday this year meant it didn't turn out as I thought it would. I imagined we'd get to celebrate as a family with dad being home to join us. I imagined we'd have a lazy afternoon to read, color, craft, pray and … Continue reading Transfiguration–Celebrate!…or not
Celebrate! St. John Vianney
You guys. I did something silly. I got the dates mixed up for this feast day. Mixing up dates is one of my specialties. This time it was a happy accident, though, because it means I can share our celebration a little early. And Fr. Troy may get his cards sooner than four days late. Sending … Continue reading Celebrate! St. John Vianney
August 11: St. Clare of Assisi–Prepare!
"We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become." --St. Clare of Assisi
August 6: Transfiguration–Prepare!
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Transfiguration! this day is about the revelation of Christ's divinity. It is proof of his sonship to the Father. It is all of the history of the chosen people of God displayed in one moment at the top of a mountain. It is about Christ's light, stepping into that light, knowing it is good, and having no fear.
August Preview–2016
As July begins to wind down it's time to begin looking ahead to August! As this blog series began to take shape I thought I'd choose four or five feast days to highlight and prepare for you. So when I sat down to make a list of August feast days I was overwhelmed! There are … Continue reading August Preview–2016
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Celebration!
Happy feast of St. Kateri! I wanted to share a little of our celebration today, as well as some photos I received from some of you! I love seeing how you celebrate in your families, so feel free to send me photos, comment them here or share on Facebook or Instagram with #hdahstkateri. If you … Continue reading St. Kateri Tekakwitha Celebration!
July 26th: Saints Joachim and Anne–Prepare!
Saints Joachim and Anne July 26th marks the feast day of the parents of Mary, Saints Joachim and Anne. They are the grandparents, then, of Jesus. When I meditate on the honor they received of being the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, I wonder at what it was like to work so closely with … Continue reading July 26th: Saints Joachim and Anne–Prepare!
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