Beyond the Jesse Tree
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, December 13, 2010
I am re-running this post from last year. I need the reminder these busy days!
With just under two weeks left before Advent begins, I thought I’d offer a list of some easy ways to keep your focus on Christ during this typically frenzied season.
Plan a gift for Jesus. Think of something special you can give Christ this Advent. Will you cut back on sweets, add a daily Rosary, or ... make room in your... READ MORE
3rd Sunday of Advent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, December 12, 2010
3rd Sunday Prayer:
O Lord, we beg Thee incline Thy ear to our prayers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of Thy visitation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
More Advent background, blessings, and prayers.
When Someone's Missing
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Friday, December 10, 2010
This week, our Sophomore Adam has the traditional round of pre-Christmas concerts that our high school holds every year the week before finals. Watching my “baby” bassoonist perform is always a joy, but last night my eyes kept drifting over to the Bass section, where as hard as I looked I didn’t spot the big brother who’s supposed to be there. Oh yes, he’s three thousand miles away at college… I... READ MORE
Gaudete Sunday
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, December 10, 2010
Growing up, we always decorated our Christmas tree on Gaudete Sunday. I’ll admit here that as a girl I never actually knew the official title—we always called it “Pink Sunday” and on that day we did indeed rejoice. Decorating the tree meant we were that much closer to Christmas!
This year, my own family is embracing that tradition. For a variety of reasons, this seemed like a good year to put off... READ MORE
Joyful Anticipation
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Thursday, December 09, 2010
One of the beautiful things about the liturgy during Advent - and I never noticed this as a kid, but am increasingly aware of it as an adult - is its eschatological focus. Advent is about anticipating the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas, but it’s also about anticipating Christ’s second coming. The Feast of the Nativity is a whisper of the joy of our ultimate redemption.
I love this Advent... READ MORE
Advent Reading ... Mom Style
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Thursday, December 09, 2010
We all have family-favorite stories and picture books that we read each Advent season with our children.
Those special books that light up the kids’ eyes and prompt zealous squeals of, “Oh, I remember this story! Do you remember this story? I LOOOOVE this story!” Those special books that touch our own hearts, too. Don’t even get me started on The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. I merely picture... READ MORE
Basilica in Gingerbread
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Food on Monday, December 06, 2010
Oh, man!
I saw this over the weekend and thought it would make a great post—
and now CMR’s beaten me to it.
Still, I hope you enjoy my hometown’s Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in gingerbread.
Here’s the story of its creation.
T.R.U.T.H.
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Monday, December 06, 2010
I was walking along in my neighborhood, unsettled, but doing some of my best thinking and praying of the chaotic day. Then it came to me: I was unsettled because I was in a search for Truth.
“Lord, where can I find Truth?” You know, the Truth that combats the relativism of our crazy world. The Truth that cuts through the junk and helps it all make sense. The Truth that gives me the courage to peek... READ MORE
Jolly Old Saint Nick
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, December 06, 2010
Hooray! It’s the feast of St. Nicholas!
I love this feast because it’s a perfect excuse to share some treats with the kids, take out the red tablecloth, and enjoy a “Little Christmas” before the real deal.
This morning, my kids found treats in their shoes, but I am also going to give this cutie-pie bread a try. I intend to attempt to make the Santa hat into a miter, though. If it’s any good, I’ll... READ MORE
2nd Sunday of Advent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, December 05, 2010
2nd Sunday Prayer:
O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds through Christ our Lord. Amen.
More Advent background, blessings, and prayers.
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