In the heart of many homes, a cherished tradition unfolds each Advent season—the setting up of a nativity scene, or as it is traditionally called a creche. Originating in 13th-century Italy, often credited to Saint Francis of Assisi, this beloved tradition has since spread worldwide, becoming a symbol of the true essence of Christmas. As…
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…
The mysteries of the Rosary are a powerful reminder of the joys and sorrows of Our Lord, but it’s always good practice to imagine the Blessed Mother in each of the mysteries. An activity you can do with your children is this Holy Rosary Coloring Page. Below are a few ideas to help encourage thoughtful…
Before playing a sport or competing against others, our children may find their team praying to Our Lady of Victory… families may gather together during the evening to pray a rosary for their intentions… in the 16th century, a European alliance formed to prevent an invasion that could have changed the course of history… But…
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…
May is the Month of Our Lady! And what better way to honor Our Lady than to not only say the rosary as a family but make a small pilgrimage too! A Marian Pilgrimage consists of a pilgrimage to a Marian statute or shrine and the praying of the rosary; Pray one set of the…
We all know that May is the month of Our Lady. But did you know it begins with a special feast, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, on May 1st? This feast was first celebrated in 1955 by Pope Pius XII to foster a more profound devotion to the church to St. Joseph and…
There is nothing more secure than a child in their parent’s arms. That feeling of safety and security gives children a place to be themselves and make mistakes, always knowing there is forgiveness. And our relationship with God is the same way! He is our loving Father, and we are his children who can go…
As the calendar year comes to a close, the Church gives us the beautiful feast of the Holy Family on December 30th. The feast is both a moment to contemplate the beauty of the Holy Family as well as the beauty of our own families. “The Redeemer of the world chose the family as the…