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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Great Catholic Book Giveaway
Check out this great giveaway from Frugal Catholic Mom! Frugal Catholic Mom is giving away three Catholic books from Emmaus Road Publishing:
1. Courageous Virtue
2. Courageous Love
3. The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood
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1. Courageous Virtue
2. Courageous Love
3. The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood
Enter here!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Catholicism in our homes
A few months back I wanted to find out how you amazing moms incorporate Catholicism into your daily lives. I got a great response and wanted to share it here. Bringing Catholicism to the front lines of the family isn't always easy amidst sports events, school requirements, and basic life. But regardless we all know how crucial it is to immerse our kiddos in the faith, now. Check out these great ideas from other moms just like you and implement them into your own lives!
If you would like to contribute any additional ways just blog me and I will post those as well! Thanks!
Sharon from ‘The Birds Nest’ shares:
- Our main way of spreading the Catholic tradition to our kids is in our everyday life.
- In our home we have a crucifix hung in each room.
- They have Catholic children's books. They have a kids' rosary. They see us pray the rosary. - We pray grace before each meal, and attend Mass together (usually ;).
- I am taking my boys to Living Stations for the 1st time.
- My oldest will also be attending out parish school in the fall.I like that because he will gain more friends of the same faith.
- That's probably my biggest thing: surrounding them with other Catholics. Not that it's the ONLY type of people we interact with. But we do have some good Catholic friends in the area, and it's good for our boys to see other kids doing the same thing.
NP from "Coffee Stained Mama" shares:
- We're expecting our first in August, and I've already been thinking about how to share our faith with him. I've been looking online and in Catholic catalogs for good Catholic toys and things, he'll have a Crucifix in his nursery (along with a statue of the Holy Family).
- I think, at least at first, it'll be us living our faith. My husband and I pray together before bed every night, so when Wyatt comes along, we'll make sure he's there, as well, from the very beginning. We attend Mass on the weekends (always together), so when Wyatt is born, he'll be there, too.
- As he gets older, we'll have other ways of incorporating our faith into his life (praying the Rosary as a family, studying Scripture and saints together, etc.), but for now, I think the strongest testimony of our faith will be walking the walk.
Ellen from Thrifty and Chic Mom shares:
- I love the kids CD I have by 'The Rennas' it is Catholic music and we often start the day with the song "Good morning Jesus",
- We color religious pages I print out such as saints.
- Another thing is family bedtime prayers.
- These are just a few simple ones but that book you got is full of great suggestions that I use too.
Andrea from "Momma In Flip Flops 2" shares:
- A lot comes from my FAMILIA which is awesome. I have a 3.5 and a 1.5 year old and a baby on the way.A Few Things We Do! -Prayers before bedtime. 3.5 y/o Hail Mary, Our Father and Glory Be with intentions. He knows all three now. 1.5 y/o just a simple Sign of the Cross and Thank you Jesus! She's close to knowing her Sign of the Cross.-Catholic Saints Videos (excellent for 3.5 y/o)
- Prayer before Meals Always.
-A great Children's Rosary DVD (I can get you the exact name) both kids LOVE it.
-Simple prayer books, just bought a Find the Saints Book. More Catholic books in the home the better.
-Rosaries to play with.
-Saying a prayer with them when hearing an ambulance or for daddy at work, various times throughout the day.
-Children's Adoration once a month.
-Coloring books!
I shared:
- I just bought 'The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions'. (Review to come soon!) This book provides different activities for teachers or moms to do with their kiddos.
- We do a Rosary playgroup on Fridays. My little one gets to have a playdate and I get to pray the rosary with my girlfriends. The kids definitely get loud during the rosary but I am sure Mother Mary is smiling down on us.
- Holy Baby DVD's! Love them! (Another Holy Baby DVD giveaway to come soon!) They are Catholic DVD's that provide music, mass parts and so much more for your child.
If you would like to contribute any additional ways just blog me and I will post those as well! Thanks!
Sharon from ‘The Birds Nest’ shares:
- Our main way of spreading the Catholic tradition to our kids is in our everyday life.
- In our home we have a crucifix hung in each room.
- They have Catholic children's books. They have a kids' rosary. They see us pray the rosary. - We pray grace before each meal, and attend Mass together (usually ;).
- I am taking my boys to Living Stations for the 1st time.
- My oldest will also be attending out parish school in the fall.I like that because he will gain more friends of the same faith.
- That's probably my biggest thing: surrounding them with other Catholics. Not that it's the ONLY type of people we interact with. But we do have some good Catholic friends in the area, and it's good for our boys to see other kids doing the same thing.
NP from "Coffee Stained Mama" shares:
- We're expecting our first in August, and I've already been thinking about how to share our faith with him. I've been looking online and in Catholic catalogs for good Catholic toys and things, he'll have a Crucifix in his nursery (along with a statue of the Holy Family).
- I think, at least at first, it'll be us living our faith. My husband and I pray together before bed every night, so when Wyatt comes along, we'll make sure he's there, as well, from the very beginning. We attend Mass on the weekends (always together), so when Wyatt is born, he'll be there, too.
- As he gets older, we'll have other ways of incorporating our faith into his life (praying the Rosary as a family, studying Scripture and saints together, etc.), but for now, I think the strongest testimony of our faith will be walking the walk.
Ellen from Thrifty and Chic Mom shares:
- I love the kids CD I have by 'The Rennas' it is Catholic music and we often start the day with the song "Good morning Jesus",
- We color religious pages I print out such as saints.
- Another thing is family bedtime prayers.
- These are just a few simple ones but that book you got is full of great suggestions that I use too.
Andrea from "Momma In Flip Flops 2" shares:
- A lot comes from my FAMILIA which is awesome. I have a 3.5 and a 1.5 year old and a baby on the way.A Few Things We Do! -Prayers before bedtime. 3.5 y/o Hail Mary, Our Father and Glory Be with intentions. He knows all three now. 1.5 y/o just a simple Sign of the Cross and Thank you Jesus! She's close to knowing her Sign of the Cross.-Catholic Saints Videos (excellent for 3.5 y/o)
- Prayer before Meals Always.
-A great Children's Rosary DVD (I can get you the exact name) both kids LOVE it.
-Simple prayer books, just bought a Find the Saints Book. More Catholic books in the home the better.
-Rosaries to play with.
-Saying a prayer with them when hearing an ambulance or for daddy at work, various times throughout the day.
-Children's Adoration once a month.
-Coloring books!
I shared:
- I just bought 'The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions'. (Review to come soon!) This book provides different activities for teachers or moms to do with their kiddos.
- We do a Rosary playgroup on Fridays. My little one gets to have a playdate and I get to pray the rosary with my girlfriends. The kids definitely get loud during the rosary but I am sure Mother Mary is smiling down on us.
- Holy Baby DVD's! Love them! (Another Holy Baby DVD giveaway to come soon!) They are Catholic DVD's that provide music, mass parts and so much more for your child.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Family Friendly Reality Show... hmmmm
Here is a family friendly REALITY SHOW. Did I just put those words in the same sentence? Yes! Read on:
CatholicTV launches reality series about Catholic familiesWASHINGTON (CNS) --
CatholicTV, a television ministry of the Boston Archdiocese, is venturing into the realm of reality programming. In September, the network will launch its new series, "House+Home." Hosted by Father Robert Reed, director of CatholicTV, the show profiles Catholic families. Each episode of the show features a different family and offers a glimpse into their everyday life. The families share with Father Reed their personal stories and their expressions of faith. Although the series is slated to begin in September, CatholicTV aired the pilot episode of "House+Home" June 1. The episode featured the Massachusetts family of Michael and Laura Richard. The Richards have four children, including a set of triplets.
In a July 1 interview with Catholic News Service, Laura Richard said her family was asked to appear in the show by Father Reed, who periodically celebrates Mass at St. Bonaventure Parish in Manomet, Mass., where the Richards' oldest daughter is an altar server. Richard said there was a "very long list of reasons" why her family agreed to be featured in the show's pilot. "We really loved the idea of the show, the idea that it showed Catholic families," she stated.
Taken from Catholic News Service
CatholicTV launches reality series about Catholic familiesWASHINGTON (CNS) --
CatholicTV, a television ministry of the Boston Archdiocese, is venturing into the realm of reality programming. In September, the network will launch its new series, "House+Home." Hosted by Father Robert Reed, director of CatholicTV, the show profiles Catholic families. Each episode of the show features a different family and offers a glimpse into their everyday life. The families share with Father Reed their personal stories and their expressions of faith. Although the series is slated to begin in September, CatholicTV aired the pilot episode of "House+Home" June 1. The episode featured the Massachusetts family of Michael and Laura Richard. The Richards have four children, including a set of triplets.
In a July 1 interview with Catholic News Service, Laura Richard said her family was asked to appear in the show by Father Reed, who periodically celebrates Mass at St. Bonaventure Parish in Manomet, Mass., where the Richards' oldest daughter is an altar server. Richard said there was a "very long list of reasons" why her family agreed to be featured in the show's pilot. "We really loved the idea of the show, the idea that it showed Catholic families," she stated.
Taken from Catholic News Service
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Fulton Sheen
My mom asked for some DVD's by Fulton Sheen for Mothers Day this past year. With that I was introduced to the amazing world of Bishop Sheen. First spoken in 1953 through a radio show now his words are written in many books. One of those books is 'Life is Worth Living'.
I have been reading it for a few days now and I really love it.
Some of the awesome quotes from the book:
" The most bored people in life are not the underprivileged but the overprivileged." Hmmmm.
"Man wants three things; life, knowledge and love".
"When are we most happy? When we do that for which we are made.... then there is thrill and romance to life" What is it that you were made to do? Does it make you happy?
"By meditating on how God humbled Himself to become a man and then died to save us, we become like little children in the spiritual sense, and the world becomes so big, so romantic, so full of mystery."
"When a child is given to his parents, a crown is made for that child in Heaven, and woe to the parents who raise a child without consciousness of that eternal crown!" Wow.... that is such an amazing statement!
In regard to Communism "The revolution must begin in man before it begins in society".
I just love the Bishops keen sense of humor and the agelessness of his comments. He captures the heart of man and explains how to grow closer to God through our humanness. He recognizes human weakness and shares how we are made strong in the Lord. He calls a spade a spade and doesn't dance around fact or fiction. He is aware of the rules of Mother Church and calls each one of us to respond with open hearts and arms.
More to come!
Bishop Sheen, pray for us!
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