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Mom Struggles to Feed the Hungry and Clothe the Naked this Lent
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Mom Struggles to Feed the Hungry and Clothe the Naked this Lent

Many times during the week,  I find myself driving by the homeless men nearby my neighborhood. When I pick up my groceries from Sam’s club, I take a slow turn right over the homeless camp built in the sewer drainage during dry times. I’ve seen many of the same men over and over again for…

Pray, Fast, and Give Alms Lenten Craft for Kids
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Pray, Fast, and Give Alms Lenten Craft for Kids

To go along with a meditation on the True Vine this Lent, follow these instructions for a kid-friendly craft.  As I wrote up my modified version of the True Vine meditation from Level II of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for RCIA, I pondered how to incorporate a craft at home. I’m giving a “What…

Get Ready for Lent with the Parable of the True Vine
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Get Ready for Lent with the Parable of the True Vine

This Lent, use the parable of the True Vine to remain in Christ through prayer and fasting, and watch as the Holy Spirit bears fruit in you in the form of giving alms.  Lent is a time of preparation. We are getting ready for the annual celebration of the most important event in all of…

The Sacred and Immaculate Hearts for Valentine’s Day
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The Sacred and Immaculate Hearts for Valentine’s Day

As my daughters and I decorated our 10-minute St. Valentine heart-shaped bags made out of paper plates, I realized that I hadn’t emphasized the Catholic nature of this feast day in the design of the craft. Images of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts swirled in my head. I knew there was also one for St….

10-Minute Paper Plate Valentine Bag for Kids
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10-Minute Paper Plate Valentine Bag for Kids

For years, we planned light St. Valentine’s Day activities for our moms group. The kids were encouraged to bring Valentines to exchange, and there was some craft planned for them. I was the planner/prepper of the activities and crafts. Every single year, we didn’t make it. I have no idea what it looked like in…

“Not Yet Ready For Hope: A Lenten Reflection on the Eve of Easter”     
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“Not Yet Ready For Hope: A Lenten Reflection on the Eve of Easter”     

It was only 11 days before Easter when I embarked on my outing to purchase the “Easter Stuff” for the kids. I knew this number thanks to the countdown my nine-year-old orchestrated in the kitchen, as she took over my cookbook holder to make it the center of attention. Usually, shopping trips had the effect…

Catholic Valentine Idea for Kids!
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Catholic Valentine Idea for Kids!

As St. Valentine’s Day approaches, and this world is so desperately in need of knowing God’s love, here’s a fantastically simple craft from our favorite artist, and former art teacher, Megan Maloney (creator of our Kids’ Stations of the Cross). Send these heart-stamped construction paper sheets as cards, bookmarks, love notes, or anything else you…

Catholic Covid Valentine Craft, Coloring Sheet, and Poem for Kids
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Catholic Covid Valentine Craft, Coloring Sheet, and Poem for Kids

Happy St. Valentine’s Day! Even though the feast of St. Valentine was officially taken off the church calendar years ago doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate this Saint. If you look into his history, you’ll of course find lots of lore and legend. There isn’t much known for sure about him anymore, save that he…

Building a Pilgrim Narrative using Media this Lent
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Building a Pilgrim Narrative using Media this Lent

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the Glory of God.” -1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) A Media Lenten Challenge Deep down we all crave the challenge to choose the path less traveled. What if changing paths is as trivial as choosing, for instance, to watch Mother Angelica Live…