Advent is here! Amid the festivities, extra events, and celebrations, many of us might wish we had more time to savor the preparation, the joy, and the peace that comes with living the birth of Jesus Christ! The liturgy of Advent takes us through the journey of the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It…
As we approach Thanksgiving, a few prayers you can pray with the family on this day, and every day, to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings he has given us. Song of Thanksgiving: On that day, you will say:I give you thanks, O Lord;though you have been angry with me,your anger has…
There are countless affirmation cards, booklets and lists that guide us to think about what we are grateful for. These writers whether it is based on faith or not have a point. Being a soul with a grateful heart is unmatched and unwavering. It takes effort to build the habit, but it is worth it….
Life is a gift and it should be lived to the fullest, embraced, and, most importantly, remembered. How can we preserve family moments and the history of those who have gone before us, packing the way for the life we live today? Videos and photos can be an excellent way to preserve family history. Taking…
In the previous weeks, we celebrated both the Feast of the Archangels – Its Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael – as well as the Feast of the Guardian Angels. We hear about angels in scripture and we might have learned as little children how God assigns one to each of his children. There are times one…
In honor of last Sunday’s second annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and Tuesday’s feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, we’re sharing four prayers for grandparents. From the USCCB for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: I give thanks to you, Lord,For the blessing of a long lifeFor, to those who…
The second annual World Day for Grandparents and Elderly will take place this Sunday, July 24, 2022. This year’s theme comes from Psalm 92: “In Old Age They Will Still Bear Fruit” and is meant to emphasize how grandparents are a gift both to society and the Church. In preparation for the day, Pope Francis published an address…
Today more than half of American parents say their child’s use of technology concerns them. The worry about too much screen time, the content they are consuming, the people they are interacting with, cyber bullying, and more. Plus, the remote learning that has been such a standard part of their lives these last two years…
There are many great saints ranging from the year 100 to today in 2022 – saints that can offer help, guidance, and support for living a holy life today. Introducing modern saints to children can be a useful way to illustrate that holiness isn’t something relegated to a particular time period, age or geographical area….
While the year of St. Joseph has drawn to a close, we are days away from the feast of this holy patriarch! The feast of March 19th, gives us the perfect opportunity to consider building devotion to St. Joseph in the family. While there are many traditions and personal devotions to the foster-father of Jesus,…
As we enter into the Triduum, so many questions might come to mind. What do I give up? What is God asking of me? What can I do to form my family? How can I teach my kids about Lent? All these thoughts come rushing into our minds, but only one thing matters. That our…
With a little less than 6 months left in the Year of the Family, it can be good for us to renew our dedication to the family! One way we can show our love for another is through thoughtful, meaningful dialogue. Taking the time to foster open, healthy dialogue in family life can go a…