On Ash Wednesday the procession to the altar is as diverse as we will ever see it! Mothers carrying babies, toddlers holding onto dad’s hand, teens, parishioners, neighbors, employees from […]
Ashes to Alleluia
Bless your home
Have you ever formally blessed your home? This traditional ritual is a powerful reminder that your home is a “sacred space” because of the people who live there. Whether you bless your home yourself or invite your pastor to do so, here are a few ideas you might want to incorporate.
The Magi and me: Bringing gifts to Jesus
When I was young, my family had a Nativity set that I loved. As a little girl, the first thing I would do when setting up the crèche was to […]
Bless us, O Lord!
“Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive …“ Why do we pray over our meals? Because we, as a community of believers, learned […]
Trick or treat? Teaching about All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
Halloween traditions often bring about much debate among Catholics. Are we glorifying evil and dead things? Isn’t it just too scary? Is it a pagan holiday? The simple answer to […]
