There are only a few certain things in life – death, taxes, and Christmas falling on December 25 every year. I’m mostly joking. People have figured out ways to bypass taxes. But Christmas will ALWAYS be on December 25. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to us when the holiday season rolls around at the...Continue reading
Did you know that the heart of St. John Vianney is incorrupt? That’s right. The heart of the patron saint of parish priests, who lived centuries ago, has not decomposed. This is the heart that belonged to a little boy who admired the bravery of priests and nuns in the midst of the French Reign of Terror; Catholics, especially clergy, faced extreme persecution and death during the French Revolution and had to practice their Faith in secret...Continue reading
The Blessing of the Easter Baskets is an Eastern European tradition, where, as you can guess from the title, families had the first foods of Easter (usually breakfast) blessed by their priest on Holy Saturday morning.Continue reading
By Dave Cowden Note: I'm beginning a series on Daily Mass for Tired Parents, and this is the first post in the series. What better way to begin than by showing how a parent's desire for the Eucharist rubs off on children! If you've been following along on our Instagram (@tiredcatholicparents) you'll know that our eldest is making her First Confession and First Holy Communion in June, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi!Continue reading
What role do parents play in their kids' vocation discernment? How do you know if your kid has a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? And what can you do to foster vocations in your home?Continue reading
The charity which burned in the household at Nazarethshould be an inspiration for every family. All the Christianvirtues should flourish in the family, unity should thrive, andthe example of its virtuous living should shine brightly. Pope St. John XXIII, encyclical Ad Petri cathedram (June 29, 1959),no. 57. The following article is excerpted from “The Prayer...
“If you follow the will of God, you know that in spite of all the terrible things that happen to you, you will never lose a final refuge. You know that the foundation of the world is love, so that even when no human being can or will help you, you may go on, trusting in the One that loves you.” Continue reading
The Feast of the Holy Family is a beautiful way within the Christmas Octave to honor the earthly family to which Jesus belonged. The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph, is a model for ALL Christian families, each called to holiness in their own right. So how does an ordinary family today model THE...Continue reading
We’re only in the first week of Advent, but I’m already hearing from parents who are looking ahead to the finish line (whatever that might be? Christmas? Spring? Empty-nesting?) I hear you. I’m tired too. “The Prayer Book for Tired Parents: Practical Ways to Grow in Love of God and Get Your Family to Heaven”...Continue reading
When was the last time you thanked God for your groceries? Here's a prayer to pray whenever you go shopping.Continue reading