There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year! As Advent starts tomorrow, we might be tempted to bring out all the stops to make this NEW liturgical year SO much better than the last one. I like to offer all the Advent options: the Advent Calendar, the Advent Wreath, the Jesse Tree.
On the other other hand, we might want to skip Advent altogether and jump into celebrating Christmas,
A Better Advent
November 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Prompt Me to Pray through Advent
November 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
I’ve just created a Easy Quick Guide Companion for Prompt Me to Pray!
Prompt Me to Pray through Advent introduces a practical plan for more consistent prayer from the heart, particularly during the Liturgical Season of Advent. Particular experiences and circumstances within these four weeks before Advent can be associated with opportunities to pray. This booklet offers prayers as well as prayer journal prompts to make the most of Advent and the early celebration of Christmas, to dig deeper into prayer as we prepare our hearts for the Birth of Jesus.
Favorite Five Advent Activities
November 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Jesse Tree!
The Mosaic Jesse Tree by To Jesus Sincerely
The Advent CALENDAR
…and the options are ENDLESS for filling each day of The Advent Calendar, especially with Advent activities, Prayer Prompts, Jesse Tree ornaments and Saints templates
Equipping Catholic Families for Advent!
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Feast of Christ the King is coming! We’ve got a Craft Kit for that!
Easy as Abacus Divine Mercy plus Christ the King Novena is an easy-to-assemble Craft to keep track of prayers for the Novena of Christ the King as well as the Divine Mercy Chaplet!
Review: Jesse Tree PDF by To Jesus Sincerely
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen Sara’s Mosaic Jesse Tree for years and I was so delighted when I discovered that she has made it available as a printable set!
Here it is in her shop: Printable Mosaic Jesse Tree
I eagerly printed the templates, wrote the numbers of the ornaments on the back in pencil, punched out the ornaments with a 1 1/2″ hole punch, laminated them and then punched them out again with the same whole punch. I know I can glue gun magnets to the back of them or punch a hole and tie a string tie, but I chose to stick them on the tree on this magnetic white board. Using the white board, I can make use of these adorable Little Drops of Water Saint Magnets and I suspect we might add little notes throughout Advent, written with the dry erase markers.
Prompt Me to Pray…through ADVENT!
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Prompt Me to Pray by Monica McConkey
Many of you joined us in our excitement this past summer with the release of my new book Prompt Me to Pray! We have been honored and humbled by incredible feedback from so many people across North America who have told us that this book has actually changed the way they pray!
Review: Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women: Make Every Day Blessed
September 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
“Stay Connected: Journals for Catholic Women help you deepen your connection with Christ through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. Each journal explores a different path to spiritual growth in seven short, easy-to-complete chapters – perfect for individuals or small faith-sharing groups!”
Equipping Catholic Families for the 12 Days of Christmas
December 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
So despite the stores already clearing up their Christmas displays and neighbors kicking their Christmas Tree to the curb, we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas beginning with Christmas Day and continuing until January 5th/the Feast of Epiphany. It can be hard to keep the Christmas spirit alive, if you’ve seen all the Christmas movies throughout Advent, leading up to the big day!
Easy Graham Cracker Nativity
December 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Kids home from school and looking for an easy Christmas Craft focused on Jesus’ Birth? Here’s an easy way to make an edible Nativity with graham crackers and icing. I actually purchased a couple different types of cookies, just in case, but you really only need graham crackers.
9 Unique Catholic Gifts You Can Print, Customize and Give
December 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
