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Bridget’s Review of a Very Good Book

December 9, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

Clare’s Costly Cookie by Julie Kelly, illustrated by Mary MacArthur.

Review by Bridget McConkey, age 8.

Clare’s Costly Cookie is a very nice book. I like how it’s about a girl growing closer and closer to God, but it’s not only about her praying to God and getting closer to God, but Clare even has these Saint cards that she tells you about. For example, St. Agnes. She was young and very beautiful so many people wanted to marry her but she always refused. When she refused to marry a prince, the king tried to ask her but she refused again and said that her heart was for God. Then he got angry and ordered for her to be killed.

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Advent Activity Gallery

November 27, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

Advent starts on Sunday! Are you ready?

I’ve been working on organizing a directory of Advent activities and crafts! This is what I have so far…but I will be adding to it!

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Advent Books: The Season of the Nativity

November 26, 2014 by Monica McConkey 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.

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Advent Books: A Eucharistic Christmas

November 25, 2014 by Monica McConkey 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.

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Advent Books: The Advent of Christ

November 25, 2014 by Monica McConkey 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.

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Advent Books: Let Us Adore Him

November 25, 2014 by Monica McConkey 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!

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#GraceOfYes Day

November 17, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

November 18th is #GraceOfYesDay!

I enjoyed reading Lisa Hendey’s new book…you can order your copy of The Grace of Yes at Ave Maria Press.

You can read my Review of The Grace of Yes at Equipping Catholic Families.

I decided to reflect upon the eight virtues described by Lisa and consider how I’ve experienced them or hope to practice them in my own life.

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The Grace of Yes: Review

November 17, 2014 by Monica McConkey Leave a Comment

I am always fascinated by talk of virtues. There are different lists of virtues…

the theological virtues and the moral virtues in our Catechism

and different authors have proposed different lists of virtues, like the

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All Saints! Review: Holy Traders Activity Kit

October 23, 2014 by Monica McConkey 2 Comments

I’ve been a fan of Holy Traders Saint Trading Cards for quite some time and I was excited to discover that there are now SIX sets of cards available!

I was also excited to discover that there is now a comprehensive Holy Traders Activity Kit available through Seton…and even more excited to have the opportunity to review it, receiving my own Holy Traders Activity Kit in exchange for my honest review.

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Feast Day Fun St Padre Pio

September 22, 2014 by Monica McConkey 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).

St Padre Pio is an amazing saint, with his stigmata, dedication to hearing confessions, ecstasy and conversations with Jesus and Mary. His biggest influence on us has been his relationship with his Guardian Angel, a friend he conversed with throughout his entire life…and his confidence in all of our Guardian Angels, to pass along messages and nudge us to do what’s right.

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