it’s customary in the Catholic Church to bring out their Advent candles and have an advent wreath in our homes, and parishes. This Advent Wreath usually has 4 candles which have their special significance and are gradually lit throughout the four weeks of Advent. To prepare for this season...
The illustrations are engaging and evoke a sense of nostalgia for this mom. The story is great at introducing not only the Christmas story through scripture but the rich Advent traditions of the Advent wreath and creche. I do think this book would be a great gift from grandparents to read a...
The Light of Christmas Morning.I have not only purchased this gift for our children, but I also have gifted it to several others! This book follows a Catholic family as they celebrate Christmas Eve leading into Christmas Day. Families will recognize things like an Advent wreath and a statue ...
Advent 1–Newness Posted onNovember 30, 2024|Leave a comment Adventagain? We might wonder where the year has flown as we dig out the wreath, prayers, four candles. How often have we used that tattered purple ribbon? Can it be camouflaged under the greenery this year too? Can we possibly...
Does your family’s enthusiasm for the Advent Wreath candlelighting and prayers ever wane as Christmas approaches? 5 Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath by Lisa Hendey Ave Maria Press The Advent Wreath is a treasured tradition, but we haven’t always stuck with it for all four Sundays, le...
Christmas is a great time, but Advent is too. My Advent Wreath Advent is one of the richest seasons in the Church’s year in terms of traditions that can help us grow closer to the Lord. First and foremost Advent is a time of preparation. Before the Church’s two most important feasts...
The Light of Christmas Morning.I have not only purchased this gift for our children, but I also have gifted it to several others! This book follows a Catholic family as they celebrate Christmas Eve leading into Christmas Day. Families will recognize things like an Advent wreath and a statue ...