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A Mother’s Grief at the Stations of the Cross

April 1, 2019 By Haley 9 Comments

Trigger warning: stillbirth and infant loss. This post and the images included may be difficult to see for those who have suffered the loss of infant. No matter how many times I pray the Stations of the Cross, the Holy Spirit shows me things I had never thought of before. This year going to Stations at our parish for Lent, one image almost knocked me to my knees. The parish uses St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Catholicism, Faith & Liturgical Living, Family & Homesteading, Lent, Our Lady Tagged With: grief, infant loss, lent, loss, mary, stillbirth

Liturgical Living in March 2019 (Lent and more!)

February 26, 2019 By Haley Leave a Comment

Books, Recipes, and Activities for Observing Lent and Liturgical Living in March!

I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then).  I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Annunciation, Catholicism, Christian Year, Faith & Liturgical Living, Fasting, Lent, Mardi Gras Tagged With: christian year, lent, liturgical living, liturgical year, mardi gras, saints

Lent Is Coming! Here’s a few of my favorite resources.

February 13, 2019 By Haley 4 Comments

Resources for Lent

Maybe it's because we have a new baby in the house which can make life feel like whirlwind, but I can't believe that Lent is almost here. I just put away the Christmas stuff (she says before realizing that she's drinking coffee out of a mug featuring Yoda dressed as Santa Claus)! Okay, so MOST of the Christmas stuff is back in the attic. But here we are with Lent just around the corner. Believe it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bookishness, Faith & Liturgical Living, Lent Tagged With: devotional, easter, lent, liturgical year

40+ Resources for Lent and February Liturgical Traditions (for 2018 Calendar)

January 29, 2018 By Haley 2 Comments

Resources for Observing Lent! (And other liturgical traditions in February)

I'm always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then).  I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Candlemas, Catholicism, Christian Year, Faith & Liturgical Living, Fasting, Lent, Mardi Gras Tagged With: ash wednesday, christian year, February saints days, lent, liturgical living at a glance, liturgical year

How a Lump in My Breast Gave Me a Very Memento Mori Lent

April 10, 2017 By Haley 64 Comments

A Very Memento Mori Lent

While the kids were putting their shoes on for Ash Wednesday Mass, my husband and I had a moment alone in the kitchen. I took a deep breath and said the words I’d been dreading to say out loud: “I found a lump in my breast.” I had known for a few days. How many days, I’m not sure. Something powerful inside me wanted to believe “this isn’t happening, this isn’t real. Everything’s fine. Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith & Liturgical Living, Health, Lent Tagged With: ash wednesday, lent, memento mori

Liturgical Living at a Glance: April 2017 (Holy Week and More)

April 4, 2017 By Haley 1 Comment

Activities, Recipes, Books, and more for Holy Week, Eastertide, and April Saints Days!

I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then).  I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Faith & Liturgical Living, Good Friday, Lent, Saints Tagged With: christian year, easter, eastertide, Good Friday, Holy Thursday, holy week, lent, liturgical calendar, liturgical living at a glance, palm sunday

Lenten Resources and Liturgical Living at a Glance: March 2017

February 27, 2017 By Haley 14 Comments

Books, Recipes, and Activities for Observing Lent and Liturgical Living in March!

I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then).  I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith & Liturgical Living, Lent Tagged With: ash wednesday, lent, liturgical living, march feast days, march saints days, st. joseph, st. patrick

How to Do Holy Week (And Being Flexible When There Are Kids Involved) {Sponsored}

March 8, 2016 By Haley 88 Comments

How to Do Holy Week (And Being Flexible When There Are Kids Involved)

This post is sponsored by Toadily Handmade Beeswax Candles. See the end of this post for a giveaway of their beautiful candles! I can’t believe how quickly Lent is flying by. Does that mean I didn’t make it hard enough for myself? It’s possible. But that’s the great thing about Lent. You can always take note of how it’s going halfway through and ramp up the penitentialness (is that a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easter, Faith & Liturgical Living, Good Friday, Lent Tagged With: christian year, easter, Good Friday, Holy Thursday, holy week, lent, liturgical calendar, Triduum

That Time St. Mary Magdalene Found Me

February 18, 2016 By Haley 34 Comments

That Time St. Mary Magdalene Found Me

“But I don’t have a patron saint,” I thought to myself. It was the first night of my lenten retreat and we were encouraged to ask for our patron saint’s intercession for the weekend. In the past few years since my conversion to the Catholic faith, I’ve wanted to have a special friend in heaven, but no one stepped forward. Maybe St. Monica? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton? A mother like me? Someone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith & Liturgical Living, Lent, Saints Tagged With: lent, patron saints, st. mary magdalene

40+ Resources for Lent and February Liturgical Traditions

January 31, 2016 By Haley 7 Comments

Resources for Observing Lent! (And other liturgical traditions in February)

I'm always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then).  I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith & Liturgical Living, Lent Tagged With: christian year, february, lent, liturgical living

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