St. Lucy, or Saint Lucia, was a young Christian martyr (283-304) who, along with Mary, is one of eight women commemorated by name in the Cannon of the Mass. Her story is a harsh reminder of what life was like for early Christians (and still is, for some): tradition shares that her eyes had been ... Read More about Living Liturgically: Celebrating St. Lucy’s Feast Day (ways to celebrate Saint Lucy)
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Living Liturgically this Advent: Catholic Mom Bundle 2019
~ VIEW THE 2020 ADVENT BUNDLE SALE HERE ~ How did you spend Advent last year? For many (including me!) the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas has become a hectic season of preparations and premature celebrations. This year, I've been working to get a jump on the crazy that Advent brings, and ... Read More about Living Liturgically this Advent: Catholic Mom Bundle 2019
Living Liturgically: Celebrating the New Liturgical Year’s Eve with a Party
I love just about any excuse to get together for a celebration, so this year I'm excited to host a party at our parish to celebrate the new year - the New Liturgical Year, that is! The church's calendar begins each year not on January 1st like the traditional Gregorian calendar created by Pope ... Read More about Living Liturgically: Celebrating the New Liturgical Year’s Eve with a Party
Tutorial: Sew St. Nick Treat Bags / Saint Nicholas Gift Bags DIY
Welcome to our beginner sewing class on creating a set of St. Nick Gift Bags! Some of my favorite childhood celebrations was the anticipation of seeing what Saint Nicholas would leave in our shoes. Each night, on the eve of his feast day, my siblings and I would find *the biggest* shoe we could ... Read More about Tutorial: Sew St. Nick Treat Bags / Saint Nicholas Gift Bags DIY
Sew-a-Saint: St. Mary, Star of the Sea
One of our favorite little parishes is St. Mary, Star of the Sea. It’s over 100 years old, and has the most beautiful church interior! The stained glass windows glow from the sunshine, dark wooden pews creak with the sound of years of worship, and the warmth of the stucco walls feels cozy on even ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. Mary, Star of the Sea