5 Resources to Protect Your Kids’ Purity
I think most Catholic parents would consider guarding their children's innocence and purity a top priority in family life today, given our current culture. This is definitely a primary intention of mine when praying for my kids (and I have separate pages in my prayer...
The Giant Catholic Children’s Book Giveaway!
14 days worth of giveaways, more than 60 books, 3 grand prize bundles…lots of excellent Catholic children’s book titles & recommendations to build your children’s home library!
5 Short & Simple Prayers to Pray When You’re Overwhelmed (or Anytime!)
Are you familiar with the term aspirations? They are short prayers or phrases that can be spoken aloud or in your heart throughout the day. Aspirations are one of my favorite ways to connect with God and constantly recall His presence in my life - in moments of joy...
7 Easy Ways to Celebrate Easter after Easter Sunday
"He is not here; he has risen..." - Luke 24:6 For the next 50 days, we celebrate the Easter season. Easter is the greatest of the solemnities, the highest feast of the Church year. On Easter we celebrate the fact that Christ has conquered death and opened the doors to...
What’s Working for Me This Year (And What’s Not)
We're well into a new year now, so I decided to spend some time reflecting on what's working in my life right now...and what's not...in hopes of sticking with the things that work, making changes to the things that don't, and trying to make this year an exceptionally...
My Favorite Thing to Do For Lent
During Lent, there is one spiritual activity that I look forward to most. Before Lent starts (though it's never too late to begin), I get out my calendar and I write the name of one family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, acquaintance, or someone I'm not too fond...
20 Lent Resources for the Whole Family
Here are a few of my favorite Lenten things for adults, kids, and the whole family. I feel like it goes without saying, but remember that Lent is not really about anything you "do" or read, buy or try. The aim during Lent is increased spiritual fervor, a re-focusing...
6 Tips for Helping Facebook Serve You (and Not the Other Way Around)
Over the years, I've developed a love-hate relationship with Facebook. Perhaps you feel the same way? It can be a great way to connect people, whether that means staying in touch with distant friends or relatives, or enjoying groups you've joined (like Intentional...
7 Ways to Make This Year More Meaningful for Your Family
Perhaps you’ve made a number of resolutions already to make this year a personal best. Here’s a list of some doable ways that you can experience more growth and fulfillment as a family this year. 1. Develop a mission for your family. To avoid aimlessly wandering...
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