As the Advent season approaches, families have the opportunity to prepare for the coming of Christ in small and meaningful ways. Advent is a time of great excitement as we await Christmas Day, but also, it is a time of reflection and preparation as we try to give our best to the baby Jesus. Here…
As Thanksgiving approaches, many families eagerly anticipate the joyous tradition of coming together to give thanks. While the classic turkey feast and pumpkin pie are staples, some families have embraced unique Thanksgiving Day traditions that go beyond the ordinary, placing a special emphasis on spending quality time as a family and acknowledging God’s goodness in…
During the month of November, we remember all of the Saints who have gone before us to light the way to Eternal Life. We also remember those amongst our own families and friends who have passed away in hope of salvation. Here are three prayers for deceased family members and friends that we can pray…
The Catholic Church is blessed to have examples of holiness and faith throughout the centuries in the many saints we have canonized and beatified. We wanted to share 10 saints who lived in the past 100 years that every family should know! Take a look at what these holy men and women have to say…
At the end of September, we celebrate two very special feast days, the Feast of the Archangels and the Guardian Angels. We can teach our children about angels at a very young age and share the great help that they are. The Archangels are also wonderful allies that may guide us to discern God’s will…
Sports activities, house repairs, grocery shopping, laundry, homework, emails… It’s easy to get caught up in all the things that need to get done that we fill our weekends, and especially our Sunday’s, with work. While some activities can’t help being done on a Sunday, we can try to plan our schedules around Sunday. What…
This is the Month of Our Lady of Sorrows and can be an important time to reflect on the sufferings of Mary. As she experienced many joys, we can also see her example of love and trust through her sorrows. The difficulties seen in our own families can be reflected upon through the 7 Sorrows…
The beginning of a new academic year always brings its challenges, but we don’t need to sacrifice family time when schedules get busy! Here are several ways to help prioritize family time and strengthen relationships when the school year starts and schedules change. By being intentional about maintaining communication with children and sharing moments of…
St. Monica is the patroness of wives, mothers, and conversions. She prayed for 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, as well as the conversion of her husband and mother-in-law. We can turn to her when we experience our own struggles in the family, especially when praying for those who have fallen…
On August 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. Here are 4 ways you can make Mary the Queen of your home and your family! Pray the Rosary as a family. What better way to invite Mary into your home than to recite her prayer. While getting the family together can…
As the summer comes to a close, it’s never too early to start preparing for Back-to-School by creating routines to help your children through the changes. Children thrive on structure and routines, and by implementing little changes before school starts, your children will be ready for success! Here are 5 ways to help get back…
A treasure to society, the elderly demonstrate resilience and compassion for the younger generations. During his papacy, Pope Francis had his Catechesis on the Value and Meaning of Old Age. He saw the dignity of the elderly and their significant contribution to the Church. In honor of the upcoming World Grandparents Day, on the feast…