Category: LENT

Listening during Lent

I'm working on some articles right now and this is what I'm listening to while doing so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJYagjUal8&feature=share&list=PLF6BDBF2433184A49 I've actually been listening to this playlist since Lent began. 🙂 I hope you'll enjoy the songs — and reflect on them, too! 🙂 Have a blessed weekend, folks! 🙂

Freebie Friday: Free Resources for Your Lenten Reflections

I have JUST finished commenting on some of the blog posts in our "Keep Love in Lent" Link-up and I am so inspired by all that I've read so far. I know I should be working/writing, but I decided to read the posts "assigned" to me as part of my reflections for today — and I'm … Continue reading Freebie Friday: Free Resources for Your Lenten Reflections

Stations of the Cross Ideas for Kids

I'm writing this quick post because a friend and fellow homeschool mom asked me earlier about how to pray the Stations of the Cross with her kids. 🙂 I hope the resources I've linked to will be helpful to her, and to you all, too, somehow. 🙂 (Please take note though, that most of the … Continue reading Stations of the Cross Ideas for Kids

Keeping Love in Lent… Even When It Is Difficult

 "I’m co-hosting the Keeping LOVE in LENT Blog Link-Up 2013, with Raising (& Teaching) Little Saints and Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families. We'll be sharing different ways, tips, stories and real-life experiences that will help us focus on Lenten sacrifices, prayer and good deeds, and how to carry them out with LOVE instead of a GRUMBLE. Please scroll … Continue reading Keeping Love in Lent… Even When It Is Difficult

Saints and Scripture Sunday: On Eagle’s Wings

Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” No evil shall befall you, nor shall  affliction come near your tent, for to his angels he has given command about … Continue reading Saints and Scripture Sunday: On Eagle’s Wings

Truly Rich Tips: How to Have a Joyful Lent (on Philstarnews.com)

How do you observe Lent? Do you go around with a sad look on your face, or complaining about the sacrifices you feel have been "imposed" on you? Do you feel burdened by the practices of your faith? Or do you go through the 40 Days of Lent with a quiet joy in your heart? … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Have a Joyful Lent (on Philstarnews.com)

Word-filled Wednesdays {A New Series}

I used to do Wordless Wednesdays over here on the blog, but not on a weekly basis. This year though, in line with my "One Word" for the year, and my goal to make this blog a "place of inspiration" for you all, I've decided to "tweak" the Wordless Wednesdays concept and replace it with … Continue reading Word-filled Wednesdays {A New Series}

Preparing for Lent: “Decorating” Our Domestic Church {The “Lazy” Way}

I was first inspired to "decorate" our {rented :)} apartment for Lent last year, when I saw Holly of Three Sided Wheel's post about "Preparing to Keep a Holy Lent." (She has SO many inspired and inspiring ideas!) I was further inspired after reading Elizabeth Foss's post about their mantel letters. I didn't have much time to … Continue reading Preparing for Lent: “Decorating” Our Domestic Church {The “Lazy” Way}

Preparing for Lent {Including Our Ash Wednesday/Lent-Themed Lesson Plans + Anawim Immersion}

Lent is just days away, and I'm hoping to get a headstart on how we're going to observe this solemn, wonderful, meaningful season which leads to the GREATEST celebration in the Church: Easter! 🙂 Here's what we're planning for Lent — I'm sharing it with you, dear friends, in case you're looking for ideas. (There … Continue reading Preparing for Lent {Including Our Ash Wednesday/Lent-Themed Lesson Plans + Anawim Immersion}

Keeping LOVE in LENT Link-Up 2013

Are you feeling pressured to have your holiest, sacrifice and prayer-filled Lenten Journey this year?   Do you ever find that you start out on Ash Wednesday with ashes on your forehead and so many sacrifice and prayer resolutions, but get discouraged by the second week because you can't stick to them all?   How … Continue reading Keeping LOVE in LENT Link-Up 2013