Use this guide to ponder how Jesus suffered through His five senses in order to more fully appreciate how much He endured for the love of each one of us.
Read More »A Lenten Guide for Homeschool Moms
This Lenten guide was written for homeschooling moms short on free time but long on their desire to please God and grow closer to him. Free Download Below.
Read More »Glory of Spring Sun Catcher Welcomes the New Season
This simple craft uses bits and pieces of nature collected hither and yon and says, Easter is coming my friends and the joy of the Resurrection is at hand.
Read More »This Stations of the Cross is a Simple, Holy Craft for Children
It can be difficult to pray the Stations of the Cross in church but this craft brings the Stations home, and on a schedule that better suits young children.
Read More »How Your Family Can Truly Live the Easter Triduum
The Triduum, the three days from the Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday, here's how to truly live the Triduum and teach our children to do so as well.
Read More »Family Lenten Activities to Prepare Our Hearts for Jesus
As we journey through Lent with our family, Mary Ellen Barrett shares activities to draw you closer to each other and prepare your hearts to welcome Jesus.
Read More »Children Learn Almsgiving Making Blessings Bags
It can be hard for children to sacrifice but blessing bags can teach that we are called to see the face of Christ in all people and to love them as He does.
Read More »This Crown of Thorns Helps Little Ones Make Sacrifices
This homemade crown of thorns can make it easier for your little ones to tackle their sacrifices in small daily bits and see how their penance bears fruit.
Read More »Family Activities for Your Journey through Lent
This Lent, Mary Ellen Barrett helps families count down the days of their Lenten journey with activities that could become traditions that last a lifetime.
Read More »In the Schoolroom – Lenten Crafts for Children
A salt dough Crown of Thorns is a Lenten craft idea that you can use to point your children toward the Cross and show how their sacrifices will bear fruit.
Read More »5 Ways to Renew Yourself This Spring
Spring is the natural season to adopt a spirit of renewal and time for five simple steps to refresh your family's blessings beyond your wildest imaginings.
Read More »Lessons of Lent: Why Failure is the Key to Encouragement
As we reach the climax of Lent, Lydia Martin shares an experience which reminds us of the true paradox of Christ's failure and conquest on the Cross.
Read More »The Secret to Finding the Happiness of Lent
John Clark says Lent is a reminder of the end for which God made us, which is to see Him face to face and share in His happiness. Everything else is dust.
Read More »Living Stations Bring Children to the Foot of the Cross
In seven well-described steps, Jennifer Elia shows how to bring a Living Stations program to your parish to let the children live the Stations of the Cross.
Read More »Homeschool Lessons on Teaching Our Children to Love the Poor
Amanda Evinger on the spirituality behind charitable service and the joy of loving the poor and how to integrate the two into the homeschooling way of life.
Read More »5 Compelling Reasons for Why I Need Lent
Amy Pawlusiak knows that when a busy life leaves time for prayer or reflection, the lifeblood of a soul, Lent is our greatest help to growing closer to God.
Read More »5 Spiritual Exercises to Deepen Your Lenten Journey
Are you seeking fresh ideas for Lent to deepen your lenten journey? Avellina Balestri shares five spiritual exercises to implement during this holy season.
Read More »Struggling With a Bad Habit? This Lent – Give It Up Forever!
Andrew Murphy suggests a new approach to Lenten penances. Instead of giving up a bad habit or something like chocolate for 40 days, give up it up forever!
Read More »5 Lenten Family Projects to Yield Abundant Fruit
Give up more than sweets with these 5 Lenten family projects and see how much lasting fruit you get in return. #5 may be hardest but could yield the most!!
Read More »A Student’s Lenten Prayer to Grow in Virtue
Bob Weisner provides St. Ephraim's prayer to recite and pray every day this Lent to grow in the virtues every student needs, including charity and patience.
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