Lent is here. One of the activities we’re planning on using this year is the Jesus Tree. There are a lot of different versions out there, but the essential idea is the same as the Jesse tree- Each day of Lent we will read from Scripture part of the story of the life of Christ. … Read more
Tonight was my second opportunity to pray Lectio Divina with Gianna. As promised, here are the nuts and bolts for the process. First of all, I encourage reading the entirety of the passage from a real Bible, not just an excerpt from a tablet or other device. Maria Montessori, a Catholic herself, wrote in her … Read more
A few months back, I started to think about getting ready to renew my consecration to Mary, which I do every year on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Gianna has been deeply interested in all things to do with faith lately, so I went searching for a consecration prep designed for children her age. … Read more
The Gospel this past Sunday has been on my mind a lot this week. In case you missed it, in it Jesus praises the poor widow who gave 2 half pennies because she gave out of her poverty while others gave out of their abundance. One of my best habits is to start my day … Read more