While browsing through our Communion veils, gloves and accessories, I began to wonder, what does a saint wear on her First Communion? Would her dress be simple? Or would she be dressed to the nines for such a special day? And then I stumbled across this photo of St. Therese’s …
Read More »The Miracle in Wisconsin: How the Rosary Saved Them from the Peshtigo Fire
Since October is the Month of the Rosary, it’s good not only to make an extra effort to pray the Rosary in October, but also to remember why we pray it. Reflecting on why I pray the Rosary myself, an old story that my grandpa told me came to mind: …
Read More »How the Puritans Stole Christmas
Everybody loves Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” but let’s be honest… it’s not even that original. After all, the Puritans tried the same thing in England over 300 years ago. Christmas is such a beloved holiday nowadays that it’s impossible to imagine that anyone would actually try to …
Read More »And the Winner for the Best Nativity Is… St. Francis of Assisi!
We live in such a creative society, that there is an infinite variety of nativities available now-a-days. You can find everything from intricately hand-carved wooden pieces to glow-in-the-dark sets, musical nativities to nativity finger puppets. Some make great heirlooms and some are great for kids. But of all natives ever made, …
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