We’ve updated our Reconciliation Prep Craft Kit! It’s got 12 pages of color AND black and white templates presenting TWO classic Act of Contrition prayers, a few different formats of the Examination of Conscience (based on the Ten Commandments), quick information about the Sacrament and the general format of Reconciliation with the official text for both First and subsequent Confession. A number of different formats are included to accommodate one or two kids…or a whole class!
Feast Day Fun: Feast of the Archangels!
September 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits Series ONE and TWO and Saint Scripts THREE!
The three Archangels are St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael and their Feast Day is September 29th!
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before by Edward Sri {Book Review}
September 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Equipping Catholic Families with…Book DeBriefs is a series of book reviews on awesome Catholic books published by Franciscan Media* and its imprint Servant Books, both offering excellent spiritual reading to boost prayer life, devotion and Faith.
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart {Book Review}
September 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Equipping Catholic Families with…Book DeBriefs is a series of book reviews on awesome Catholic books published by Franciscan Media* and its imprint Servant Books, both offering excellent spiritual reading to boost prayer life, devotion and Faith.
Feast Day Fun: St Monica, Patron Saint of Moms!
August 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
{August27} Feast Day Fun: St Monica!
St Monica is remembered as having a stressful life, between her ill-tempered husband and rebellious son! Through persistent prayer, sacrifice, patience and gentleness, St Monica’s husband converted before he died. Her rebellious son Augustine was also converted and became a bishop and saint and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. With patience, gentleness and persistence, St Monica reminds us to pray for others, even when they are difficult to get along with …and resistant to changing their ways! She offers us hope in our prayer for those who stray from Jesus.
The Catholic Prayer Bullet Journal!
August 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I’m so excited about this new project! I started my own Bullet Journal a few months ago and I love how it works. I have brainstorming lists for projects and posts, a running log, a confession/spiritual direction log and lots of pages for tracking habits, gratitude, goals, prayer intentions, scripture to memorize, house projects, social media stats…and so much more!
NEW! Rosary Journal Stamps!
July 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
We’ve just added a couple ROSARY Journal Stamps to our Prayer Impressions Journal Stamp Shop!
After having recently re-committed to saying the daily Rosary (see 5 practical tips for the Reluctant Rosary prayer), I’ve been working on a few tools and tips that have helped me make it a lasting habit.
Reluctant to Regular Rosary Prayer
July 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
So… the Rosary is a remarkable prayer tool and devotion and I know many people who credit the Rosary for answered prayer and family blessings. Countless pope, saints and priests have encouraged us to say the Rosary, citing the Graces. Our Lady herself promises that her Immaculate Heart will indeed triumph, especially with increased dedication to this daily devotion. For years, I’ve heard the beautiful graces attached to daily recitation of the Rosary, especially said as a family.
The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare: Book Review
July 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Recently, I was given this book* from Franciscan Media and the timing couldn’t have been better. Recently, I have felt called to recommit to saying the daily Rosary and I have discovered 5 Practical Tips for making it a here-to-stay habit.
My Best Way to Pray
May 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
I tend to zone out a little watching the news and I absorb political news about as much as I retain medical details. Not very well.
I’m just not that opinionated. I have to push myself to be critical when writing book reviews and it takes me a little time to decide if I really like the movie I just saw..or maybe just the event of watching a movie in a big dark theatre and eating popcorn with quiet kids.
