Last year was the year of the Jesse Tree for our family!
We made a Handprint Family Tree Banner just for the Jesse Tree ornaments, but this banner can also be used during some of the other seasons of the Liturgical Calendar!
Advent Books: The Season of the Nativity
November 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Season of the Nativity by Sybil MacBeth has just been released by Paraclete Press (publisher for Dragon Slayers, another favorite book of ours here at Equipping Catholic Families).
While the book is not specifically Catholic, the self-confessed Advent, Christmas and Epiphany Extremist (author) does an incredible job of mapping out thoughtful and spiritual practices to keep the meaning in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. The author was introduced to Advent and the Liturgical Calendar from the Episcopalian perspective…and she seems to have retained a love for the Liturgical Calendar and the rich traditions that unfold throughout the seasons and are modeled by the Saints.
Advent Books: A Eucharistic Christmas
November 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
A Eucharistic Christmas: Advent Meditations on the Presence of Christ is a beautiful book of reflections beginning December 1 and spanning to January 6, focusing on the True Presence of Jesus. Each day brings a thoughtful reflection written by a well-known Catholic author, a crisp and clear thought for reflection or challenge and a beautiful, personal prayer to Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Advent Books: The Advent of Christ
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Advent of Christ Scriptural Reflections to Prepare for Christmas is a beautiful book of reflections by Dr. Edward Sri, perfect to help us prepare for Christmas throughout the season of Advent. Each day contains a short Scriptural reading, a meditation helping us delve deeper into the Christmas story, a question for reflection and a simple but profound prayer to help us keep the focus.
Advent Books: Let Us Adore Him
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With our rich Catholic Liturgical Calendar with our Scriptural readings and Gospel and Communion Antiphons assigned for every Mass throughout the world each day, we have plenty to draw from for prayer and meditation throughout all the Seasons…including Advent!
Sock Baby Jesus
January 11, 2014 by 3 Comments
The other day, I collected a couple awesome craft ideas for our Snow Day. I love making Catholic treasures… especially with things we already have in the house!
The Sock Baby Jesus was originally posted by Lacy at Catholic Icing.
The Last Week of Advent…via Jesse Tree ornaments!
December 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the LAST week of Advent via the Jesse Tree Ornaments, from the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap organized by Michelle at Liturgical Time.
With December 1st being a Sunday this year, this is the shortest season of Advent possible. We actually have a couple extra ornaments to accommodate other years, when Advent includes more days! For no purposes other than to show them off, here are the remaining 7 ornaments!
3 Kings off to a late (or early?) start
December 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you have been watching my blog, you may have noticed that I don’t tend to do things the easy way. If there is something I can makefor our own family set, I do. I spend a lot of time making Catholic Printables, but sometimes I just need to make stuff, with felt, scissors and glue. I’m not an expert sewer (wow, did I just call myself an artificial, usually underground conduit for carrying off sewage or rainwater ?) but I have decided that the little flaws in my sewing projects are what make them so unique.
Jesse Tree Ornaments Days 15-21!
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the THIRD week of Advent via Jesse Tree Ornaments, from the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap organized by Michelle at Liturgical Time.
Click my set of Jesse Tree Ornaments from Jesse Tree Treasures if you’d like to see those
Jesse Tree Catch-Up Part 2!
December 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
As promised, these are the next 7 days of our Jesse Tree Ornaments, from the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap organized by Michelle at Liturgical Time.
Click my set of Jesse Tree Ornaments from Jesse Tree Treasures if you’d like to see those
