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Litany of St. Joseph (Free Prayer Card)
May 1 is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Here is a free printable prayer card to use with your family.
The Easter Octave and Divine Mercy Sunday (Easter Season in Your Home)
On Easter Sunday, we Catholics are just beginning our 50 day celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection! In this post, I offer some ideas for observing the Easter Octave and Divine Mercy Sunday with your family.
Explaining Lenten Sacrifices to Children
Here are some tips for explaining to kids why we make Lenten sacrifices, plus suggestions for helping kids choose a sacrifice that will help them grow spiritually.
12 Days of Christmas Catholic Style!
For Catholic Christians, Christmas doesn’t end on December 25! Christmas season lasts for 12 days in the Church, so we’re just getting started with our celebration! Here are some ideas for introducing some new traditions into your family’s Christmastide.
3 Reasons to Pray the Rosary with Your Kids
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, so this is a great month to try praying the Rosary as a family! To encourage you to get started, Kim offers 3 great reasons to start praying the rosary with your children.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Prayer (FREE PRAYER CARD)
The Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel) prayer is traditionally prayed on July 16, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, but it can be prayed anytime!
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