3 Ways I’m Using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent
Here are 3 ways I’m using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent.
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A very busy week
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve done an old-fashioned blog update. And I apologize for that. I know that these are my favorite types of blogs to read, and maybe they’re yours too. We’ve had a lot going on over these past months, and an extra ton happen in this past week. First and most … Read more
Ways to Celebrate St. Hildegard
St. Hildegard’s feast day is coming up on September 17th, and if you haven’t encountered this lady and added her to your home’s liturgical calendar already, I hope you’ll consider it. She was quite the woman and well-worth having in your corner. Close up of one of the beautiful illustrations from The Women Doctors of … Read more
What are Doctors of the Church and Why Do They Matter?
Within the Catholic Church there are thousands of saints, some famous, some not, and those saints can be broken down into different categories. Some saints are priests, some martyrs, some religious sisters and brothers, and some are Doctors of the Church. These aren’t men and women who were medical doctors- the How does a saint … Read more
What’s an imprimatur and why does it matter in a children’s book?
One of my writer bucket list items was to write something that obtained an imprimatur. Many Catholic books have them, and in fact, they are a requirement for certain types of books. So what is an imprimatur, and why do they matter? What is an imprimatur? The word “imprimatur” is Latin for “it shall be … Read more
Into the Deep Review
Finding just the right homeschool religion curriculum has been one of the biggest challenges for us over the years, but last year I stumbled upon a fantastic new resource- Into the Deep, an open-and-go Catholic homeschool religion program that is meaty without being dully and has absolutely no fluff included. Level one, along with several … Read more
3 Tips for Praying Stations of the Cross with Kids
Sometimes parents ask me about praying the Stations of the Cross with young kids. They want to know how to approach something so violent, so painful, so, full of death, with their little ones. The crucifixion is central to being Catholic. There really is no shying away from it. But there are some things you … Read more
3 March Feast Days to Celebrate (that aren’t St. Patrick’s Day)
With a name like Colleen, it’s reasonable to expect me to be all about St. Patrick’s Day, and while I love a good corned beef sandwich (seriously, a taste of heaven) and think St. Pat’s clover analogy for teaching the Trinity is brilliant, there are a few other feasts this month you don’t want to … Read more
Stations of the Cross for Families
I love the Stations of the Cross. They are one of my very favorite Lenten traditions, but sometimes they can feel out of reach for families. A staple of Lent for many of us, Stations are often prayed in the evenings or smack dab in the middle of naptime, which can make it hard for … Read more
3 Reasons Lectio Divina is the perfect fit for your family prayer
I absolutely love praying lectio divina. It’s simple, fruitful, and roots me more deeply in Christ. It’s also the perfect form of prayer for family use. Here are 3 reasons why: 1. You’ll learn what God’s voice sounds like and be able to teach your children how to hear it! Lectio is quite simply, praying … Read more