Easy Costume Ideas
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, October 27, 2011
[Because it might be helpful for panicking moms across the country, I’m re-running this post from a few years ago.]
It’s that time of year again. As the poll we have going in the sidebar indicates, in late October many Catholic moms find themselves preparing to celebrate Halloween, All Saints Day, or some combination of the two.
And that means COSTUMES.
Have you been sewing for weeks and now your... READ MORE
Easy Online Ways to Try the Liturgy of the Hours
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
I hope my last two posts about the Divine Office have whetted you appetite, and made you at least consider trying it out.
The good news is that you don’t even have to buy a breviary to do this. There several online breviaries that are just a click away. DivineOffice.org is one. And universalis is another. These two have all of the day’s prayers onscreen each day. Divineoffice.org also has podcasts of people reciting the prayers in community, so you can get a feel for how everything should flow.
It even sells an app for an iPhone. (Don’t ask me details on that, since all I do with my prepaid cell phone is talk to people!)
Incredible, Edible St. Nick
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, December 06, 2010
We did it! We baked him!
And all were pleased. Everyone, that is, but one 5-year-old who was pretty put-out to discover that the jolly old saint’s mustache was eaten by an older sibling while he was busy upstairs with Playmobil.
But on the whole, a success. Hope your feast day is happy too!
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
All Ye Saints in Heaven
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, November 01, 2010
Today is the Feast of All Saints!
It’s a good idea to go to Mass today and soak up some of those saintly graces and favors, but because this feast happens to fall on a Monday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation (for Catholics in the U.S.).
If you’re looking for a cute cupcake idea to celebrate today, try this saintly inspiration from Catholic Cuisine.
If you’d like to make a more traditional treat,... READ MORE
On the Feast of Francis
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, October 04, 2010
When Fr. Matt announced at the end of Mass yesterday morning that, in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, there would be a blessing of the pets at noon, we Beans did some quick calculations in our heads.
Living 30 minutes from our church, it would require a bit of rushing, but we decided that yes, we could do it.
We could, in fact, hurry home, pick up the dog, grab a couple of our favorite chickens... READ MORE
Bake Up Some Food of the Angels
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Happy Feast of the Arch Angels!
With a Gabrielle, Raphael, and Michael (middle name) in the house, I figure I owe my family a cake today.
And what better cake to serve on the feast of the angels than a heavenly angel food cake? You can make a mix or bake up your own with this simple recipe:
Angel Food Cake
12 eggs
1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar... READ MORE
A Feast of Confusion
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Is today a Holy Day of Obligation in your diocese? Or is today Ascension Thursday minus the obligation while you wait to celebrate the feast on Sunday?
As someone who has always been confused by the movement of the feast (and it’s not moved for me—we’re heading to Mass at noontime today), I appreciate Fr. Z.‘s annual rant in which he explains why he thinks moving the feast day is a bad idea:
Folks,... READ MORE
50 Days of Celebrating Easter
Posted by AGroup in Faith on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Q: Any tips on resources or ideas for continuing the Easter celebration with the family for the entire season? Thank you for sharing so much with us!
A: I am sure that some of our readers will have something to say about this excellent question, so keep an eye on this post. I would just like to offer three suggestions.
Learn from the Church
First, take a cue from the Church’s liturgy. Each liturgical... READ MORE
Top o' the Mornin' to You!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I thought we could share some sweet and clever Irish blessings in honor of good St. Patrick today. I have few to get us started, but please add yours in the comments!
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
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May you live to be a hundred years,
With one extra year to repent!
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May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The... READ MORE
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