Faith and Family
Day Seventeen: A Catholic Family Advent
A part of my family’s Advent tradition is to have everyone choose a name off the giving tree in the back of our parish church. The kids enjoy trying to find someone their age and maybe with similar interests. It is always eye-opening to me to see their reactions when they see those on the tree asking for basic things, rather than the latest, greatest toys.
Day Sixteen: A Catholic Family Advent
Waiting for something—especially during Advent—can be really hard. The anticipation of what is to come can be overwhelming, and sometimes makes it hard to be on our best behavior. If there is a certain behavior I want one of my ...
Read More →
Day Fifteen: A Catholic Family Advent
If there is one thing I have always tried to emphasize to my kids, it is how fortunate they are. Of course, because they are kids, they do not always get it. To them, it is just Mom saying one ...
Read More →
Day Fourteen: A Catholic Family Advent
There are so many blessings we receive during the Christmas season (not just the gifts, kids!). We often have the chance to reconnect with family and friends either face-to-face or through Christmas cards.
Read More →
Day Thirteen: A Catholic Family Advent
Around this time of year, children often lose sight of the true purpose of the Advent season—preparing to celebrate Jesus’s birth. Unfortunately they are not alone—we adults also lose our way and get caught up in the frenzy of the ...
Read More →
Day Twelve: A Catholic Family Advent
The nativity scene is an important part of our celebration of Christ's birth.
Read More →
Faith and Family for December 12: Third Sunday of Advent
On this third Sunday of Advent, we hear an important message when John the Baptist tell the crowds to share what they have with those who have none.
Read More →