Contributing Writers

In a world that celebrates the materialistic, Amy Pawlusiak offers why the Church, in her wisdom, gives us twelve days to keep Christmas alive in our homes.

Dom Alban Baker admits that keeping the Christian Christmas in the face of the smothering Santa Claus version is a challenge, but one we should tackle!

It's the time of year when parents are making their lists and checking them twice. Jennifer Elia presents some gift ideas that will keep giving all year.

Andrew Murphy invites us to view Christmas from a new perspective, relating a story of the greatest gift he received last year and its surprising setting.

Are you struggling with too much busyness and not enough peace? Relying too much on yourself? Rosa Younan shares how she grew in faith and trust in Jesus.

As the hype of finding the perfect gift rises to a fevered pitch, Jennifer Elia invites you to take a moment and consider the first gift given to Christ.

If a Christmas pageant seems like a time-consuming extra in an already busy December, Suzanne Tombs offers eight simple steps to make it happen this year.

Frustrated with studying? Seton grad Anna Eileen offers five study methods to lower your amount of time spent studying while increasing your understanding.

Not sure how to welcome the spirit of Advent into your home this year? Mary Donellan describes her family's simple and achievable prayer traditions.

We send each other cards to mark really important occasions. Teresa Collins hadn't realized why sending a Christmas card is actually a huge thing.

Wish you could pray the family Rosary without making it seem like a chore? Suzanne Tombs explains an easy solution: commission your 'Rosary Captains!'

Homeschool mom of 6, Gina Berrios absolutely loves the anticipation of Advent, and shares 7 ways that her family loves to celebrate life and Christmastime!

Jennifer Elia loves the gift that homeschooling brings her family, and explores 3 aspects of homeschooling that work perfectly with the Christmas season.

Breana English loves Christmas and Advent, but they frequently get busy! Here are her 4 favorite ways to slow down, and enjoy the season with the family. Advent and Christmas ...

Why do we forget to say thank you for all that God gives us? To only discover later, as Amy Pawlusiak reminds us, the actual benefit of the gift He gave us.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother of three (and with one on the way) and author, helps us reflect on why we can be grateful for homeschooling this year.

Tired of all the hub-bub about Santa deciding who is naughty and nice? Jennifer Elia suggests the alternative of celebrating St. Nicholas, the real Santa!

Mary Donellan offers that the Advent wreath is the secret to keeping your family's Advent both simple and sacred during the chaos of the holiday season.

While the holiday rush builds around you, Jennifer Elia offers some practical tips to not only keep your sanity but to have your most fruitful Advent ever.

Elizabeth Turajski takes the stress out of Advent projects with her favorite non-artistic ways to celebrate the season with her kids. Glue gun not required!