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Reverent or Routine: the Case for Sacred Subtitles and 9 Resolutions

March 2, 2015 by Monica McConkey 6 Comments

I’ve been going to Mass at least once a week for over 44 years. Even with the New Translation of 2011, the text of the Mass is pretty familiar…or is it?

The truth is, I don’t always hear the beautiful words of the Mass. It’s true I’m a little hearing impaired, but I think it’s quite possible for most of us to glaze over and not listen intently to the words of the priest. Heck, it seems like sometimes the priest can even glaze over a little bit and speed-read the prayers of the Mass, taking for granted the wisdom and the diligence of our Church to carefully choose these beautiful and meaningful words invoking the Holy Spirit, rounding up the Faithful and transubstantiating the very Body and Blood of Jesus Christ out of mere bread and wine.

Filed Under: family traditions, Mass, prayer

Our new Jesus Tree for Lent!

February 24, 2015 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Although I have on occasion put the Jesse Tree Treasures’ Holy Week Ornaments on our own Handprint Tree Felt Banner, our family hasn’t done The Jesus Tree…until THIS LENT!

Each ornament refers to a particular passage from the New Testament about Jesus’ Life. As we read through each assigned passage, we review the major events of Jesus’ Life and His Teaching. We prepare for the events of Holy Week and the Triduum, Ascension and Pentecost, proudly decorating this tree throughout the seasons of Lent and Easter!

Filed Under: family traditions, Holy Week, Lent, Liturgical Calendar Crafts

Lent Activities Gallery

February 20, 2015 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

Here is a compilation of all of our crafts and activities for LENT!

Many of these ideas can be taken on throughout Lent, made ONCE and saved for next year’s Lent as well!

Even if your Lent has been a little bumpy so far…it’s never too late to jump right in with a craft or activity that engages the whole family in a meaningful way!

Filed Under: Family crafts, family traditions, Holy Week, Lent

Have you started to say the Rosary as a family? New Mysteries of the Rosary Craft Kit!

February 17, 2015 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

Lent is upon us! Have you decided what you are going to add or give up for Lent this year?

If you are thinking about adding the Rosary to family prayer time this year (even ONE decade a day!) we’ve got a NEW Craft Kit for you!

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, family traditions, Lent, Liturgical Calendar Crafts, Printables

Thinking Outside the Lento Box

February 12, 2015 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

Last year, I wrote this post: 40 Ways for 40 Days.

CRAFTS

I will likely post a Lent Gallery of Activities this year which will include a few ideas I posted last year including the Peg People Passion Play…

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, family traditions, Lent

LOVE like a SAINT Valentine: NEW Craft Kit!

February 8, 2015 by Monica McConkey 11 Comments

Releasing our brand new Love Like A Saint Valentine Cards Craft Kit for St. Valentine’s Day!

This NEW craft kit includes 48 unique cards with Kelly Saints matched with Love Quotes from each Saint! The cards are formatted to be cut into 2.75″ square cards or 2.5″ circle punched for unique little Saint badge cards.

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, DIY Crafts, Family crafts, family traditions, Feast Day Fun, Saints

My Little Felt Friends Nativity

December 25, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I almost forgot to put out My Little Felt Friends Nativity! I love these durable little felt dolls and I specifically asked for the classic St Joseph (with the lilies) and Mother Mary holding the Infant Jesus so that I can bring them out for various Feast Days throughout the year…and especially these next 12 Days of Christmas!

Filed Under: family traditions, Saints

Merry Christmas from the McConkeys

December 23, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

So, I didn’t write a Christmas letter but made a 2014 Collage instead! Just in case you haven’t seen it in the mail yet, I thought I’d share it here! 2014 was a big year in our family…with many big decade anniversaries and a crazy jump in travel in the fall! We also had a couple big firsts with Bridget’s First Communion, Emily’s First Year in University and Adam’s First Day of School in Junior Kindergarten!

Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, family traditions

Hand-Me-Down Treasures

December 19, 2014 by Monica McConkey 1 Comment

This is the time of year, I inevitably start to panic a little. Our previous plans to avoid an extravagant Christmas are called into question as we marvel at the buying frenzy…and worry that we have enough for everyone…

Filed Under: 7 Quick Takes, Advent and Christmas, family traditions

Feast Day Fun: Immaculate Conception

December 7, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

December 8th is the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception. This Feast Day does not celebrate Jesus’ Conception, but rather Mary’s conception within the womb of her mother, St Anne. This special day appropriately occurs 9 months before the Birth of Mary within the Liturgical Calendar.

Filed Under: Catholic Crafts, DIY Crafts, family traditions, Feast Day Fun