Sweet Victory
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I appreciated Rebecca’s post about finding the bliss of the Christmas season. It always amazes me how I can so clearly remember the meltdowns and epic failures, but sometimes forget to note those moments of perfection, however brief they may be.
But her post did just that for me—it reminded me of one of the highlights of our Christmas celebration. It was actually during Advent, the feast of Our Lady... READ MORE
Perfect Christmas Book
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Here’s something to add to your last minute shopping list—or tuck this away for next year: A Christmas Manger, featuring the illustrations of H.A. Rey and the sacred words of Matthew and Luke.
The book, originally published in 1942, features pop-out figures to complete an Advent scene—along with a handy pocket to store them all for next year.
Many thanks to Charlotte at Waltzing Matilda for this great... READ MORE
Peace Out
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, December 19, 2011
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Yesterday, I was in my typical Sunday morning frenzy. Rushing to get ready for Mass, a list a mile long rattled around in my head. So much to do, and so little time…
Off we went to 9:30 Mass, Greg and I. Every other Sunday, we attend Mass both at 9:30 and at 6:00, since Greg plays music in the morning, and Greg and Adam play at the nighttime Mass. For the past several weeks, one of my Sunday morning... READ MORE
Filling Our Empty Churches
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, December 02, 2011
The headline reads, “Archdiocese Turns to Evangelizing,” and reports a new plan for getting Catholics in Boston—only about 16% of whom attend Sunday Mass regularly—back to Church.
I blush to read it.
On the one hand, of course I’m delighted whenever anyone takes up “the new evangelization” in earnest.
What’s “new” about the new evangelization is that its focus is not mission territory in the classic... READ MORE
Hallelujah!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, December 01, 2011
I know we’re early in the Advent season, but this video is too good not to share. It’s the Hallelujah Chorus with a little help from a group of 5th graders in Quinhagak, Alaska. Enjoy!
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, November 27, 2011
Just a bit of Advent music to enjoy today! (And here’s a nice Advent YouTube playlist for more where that came from)
Beyond Words with Mark Hart
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I’ll admit to being a major fan of Mark Hart (the “Bible Geek”), Executive Vice President of Life Teen and author of several amazing books. Mark is deeply spiritual, but also a phenomenal communicator and a very funny guy. While I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, we’ve spoken on the phone a few times and share a love for a certain college football team.
So I was psyched to discover... READ MORE
Attitude of Gratitude and Avoiding a Commercialized Christmas
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, November 17, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), I’m joined by Kate Wicker and Sarah Reinhard for a wonderful conversation on the upcoming holiday season. In our first segment, we look at the “gratefultweet” phenomenon and other ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in ourselves and our children.
This week’s Faith & Family Feature product is the National Catholic Youth Conference.... READ MORE
Friendly Reminder
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Homemaking on Monday, November 14, 2011
Taper candles—including purple ones—were on sale at my grocery store this morning.
Thank goodness, or I’d definitely have forgotten to buy Advent candles until about two weeks into Advent.
Last year I was smugly certain I was prepared….
but when I opened the box of “Advent” candles I’d seen in my cabinet, they were, alas, white tapers I’d stored in an old box.
(Recycling in my home is often self-sabotage).
To save you such troubles, I remind you that Sunday is the Solemnity of Christ the King, last Sunday of the liturgical year, and you’ll need your candles by the following Sunday if you’re doing an Advent wreath this year.
New Words on the Way
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Are you counting down? Just 18 days to go!
Until we switch to the new missal translation, that is. It’ll be implemented in American parishes on November 27th, the first Sunday of Advent.
At our parish we’ve already started singing the diocesan-mandated set of new Mass parts in preparation, but it occurred to me this week: we’ve only got two Sundays left to say the English words of the Mass I’ve always... READ MORE
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