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
Liturgical year
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.
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!
July 16th: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel–Prepare!
Mary, Our Lady, the Blessed Mother, Mother Mary, Queen of Angels, Queen of Heaven. The names by which we call the mother of our Lord are many, and many are the devotions to her. I thought I'd highlight one of the many in our first month of this series. July 16th happens to be the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. For those enrolled in the confraternity of the brown scapular this day is a wonderful one to commemorate as a family. For those who are not, this day offers another peek into the great care Our Lady takes of us as Mother of the Church.
July 3rd: St. Thomas the Apostle
This is the first in a [hopefully] series of Holy Days at Home celebration templates to print off and implement at home. Scroll to the bottom to get your copy! If you're not sure you're up for the task, go back to my first post in this series, Holy Days at Home: Joyful, Simple, Faithful, … Continue reading July 3rd: St. Thomas the Apostle
Bagel Bonanza and a firs {pretty, happy, funny, real}
Today I'm trying the {pretty, happy, funny, real} link up with Like Mother Like Daughter for the first time...capturing contentment in this week of ups and downs. Mostly from yesterday, because that's when I remembered to take pictures! {Pretty} What happens in our house when...we run out of oatmeal and grocery cash? I go into … Continue reading Bagel Bonanza and a firs {pretty, happy, funny, real}
St. Therese…the little things
Hey! I just remembered...I have a blog! As a quick foray back into this blogging thing I wanted to share a little something the kids and I did to celebrate the feast day of St. Therese (which is today). But first I have to brag on my K. I told her this morning we were … Continue reading St. Therese…the little things
visitation home: life, love, joy 