Confession time: up until last week I didn’t know what the Divine Mercy was. I’ve seen the red and blue photo of Jesus everywhere. I’ve seen and heard the words “Jesus, I Trust in You” too many times to count. And yet I never knew what the photo symbolized or what the story behind it […]
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1.) Best Lent Ever from Dynamic Catholic Receive an email each of the 40 days of Lent. This year’s theme is “A historic journey into Eucharistic Consecration.” Sign up by clicking here. 2.) Pray40 from Hallow Hallow is a the #1 Catholic prayer app. Although they have a paid version, you can still access a
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During Lent, the Catholic Church encourages fasting in the form of 2 small snacks and 1 small meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. What is fasting and abstinence during Lent? Abstinence means not eating meat (except Fish) on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday AND all Fridays during Lent. This is a way to help us
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Imagine releasing a soul from Purgatory so they can go to Heaven. You can! Every Friday during Lent, you can receive a Plenary Indulgence which immediately releases a soul from Purgatory so they can go to Heaven. You can receive a Plenary Indulgence every Friday during Lent! This indulgence can also be used on yourself.
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Lent is coming! I REPEAT. Lent is COMING! Do you have a plan? No? Then you’ve come to the right place. Read through my list of 10 ways you can prepare for Lent with kids right now. It’s important to prepare so: 1.) You’re not totally blindsided 2.) You can fully participate and really connect
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This blessing is done with blessed chalk on your front door on the Epiphany! Technically, the Epiphany is on January 6, but a lot of Diocese move it to the first Sunday after Jan. 1. To do the blessing, anywhere on your front door, but typically at the top of it, you write “20+C+M+B+24” with
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Books about St. Nick for Catholic children Looking for Christian-based books that explain the life of St. Nicholas, the real person? Below are a few really good books that will help you do just that. 1.) Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver This book does a great job of integrating our Christian faith, but still conceals the
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Is it too early to start prepping for Advent? No way! It begins on December 3 this year so mark your calendars! Below is a collection of Advent gifts, Advent books, Advent decor and more to help you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas preparations. Free Advent Devotional Advent Candle Kit from Holy
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In the stillness and hushed moments of anticipation, there lies a sacred threshold—the gateway to Christmas. As Catholics, we stand on the brink of a season wrapped in mystery and illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Advent beckons us to embark on a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of the soul that mirrors the ancient
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