A Final Word for Advent
So, even if this comes to you at the last moment, recall: you celebrate an act of God who, out of His mercy, and of His own free will, descended...
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What Should Catholics Do About Halloween?
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Advent Reflections
Longing For Christmas
[As we approach the great Solemnity of Our Lord's Birth, enjoy one final Retreat Box reflection before the close of Advent] O Come, Emmanuel! For many weeks we have raised...
Make a Plan for Virtue
It is easier to work on virtues with a clear plan. You leave a good Confession saying, “I will never be impatient again.” Then tomorrow comes and you try to...
Give All That You Have to God
Are you living like the widow who gave her last two coins? At night, we are exhausted. Work...kids...house chores. Where did the time for prayer go? Do we cuddle up...
Take Notice of His Arrival
When Our Lord entered our world visibly, at Bethlehem, did He do so secretly? No! He summoned the poor and the rich, the simple and the wise, with supernatural wonders...
Send a Retreat
Consider sending a Retreat Box or “Come Away By Yourselves” book to a friend who needs to talk to God. Maybe someone who is stuck inside due to an illness,...
Warm By the Bible
When was the last time you cuddled up with the Bible and a warm drink? Name your favorite Bible verses, your favorite warm drink – then, go: read, pray, and...
Slowly Approach the Feasting
It would be great to have a giant wooden Advent wreath outside the house leading up to Christmas. Each week, a new light is turned on, reflecting the fact that...
O, Our Father in Heaven, why is it that I don’t think of You more?
O, Our Father in Heaven, why is it that I don’t think of You more? As I reflect, I see how You have given me everything I need in order...
From Exams to a Retreat - Advent
Have any older children finishing up exams? Why not send them a Retreat Box so they can transition from paper writing, and exam studying (and cramming), to the prayerful time...
Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Nativity
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Placed quite timely by the Church at the moment in which we are moving toward the close of the Advent season,...
Parents Need Things, Too
"I don't need anything!" say all loving parents, as the older kids scurry around to find a gift that will be appreciated. Don't just get dad a new tie, or...
Advent Check-in
Advent Check-In: So, are you having a “mini Lent” or feasting like it’s Christmas already?! Christmas is still 15 days away...It's not to late to do "labor" before the celebration...
Never Enough Spiritual Gifts
It can be challenging to get gifts for people who either have enough of everything or say they don't need anything. For those people, keep in mind that they can...
The Lesson of the Immaculate Conception
Today is the glorious Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, so close to the celebration of the birth of Our Lord, this Feast...
The Straw of the Nativity
Does anyone remember the tradition of putting a piece of straw in the Nativity for every good deed? I did this as a child and to this day, it stays...
