Meal Planning. It’s a necessity of life, because it seems that my family likes to eat at least 20 times per week, give or take. Multiply that by 52 weeks a year, and we’re talking about 1,000+ meals! I’ve often dreamed of having a live-in personal chef…in a perfect world, all of my delicious, nutritiousContinue reading “Easy Weekly Meal Planning – Liturgical Style!”
Category Archives: Liturgical Food
Hosting a Simple Confirmation Party
I always try to incorporate liturgical colors into our celebrations, so red and white are perfect for a Confirmation Party. Red: for the Holy Spirit, Who came to the disciples in the form of fire at Pentecost. White: for the purity of the Sacrament. My son received his Confirmation when our church capacity was stillContinue reading “Hosting a Simple Confirmation Party”
Hosting a First Holy Communion Party with a Cupcake Rosary
First Holy Communion is a very important day in a child’s life, and it should be celebrated! Here are some ideas to host a party that is sure to be remembered. Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be givenContinue reading “Hosting a First Holy Communion Party with a Cupcake Rosary”
Celebrating Easter: Alleluia! and a Liturgical Breakfast
The first order of business for Easter is to resurrect the Alleluia sign that we buried on Fat Tuesday. My kids take the rule of not saying “Alleluia” during Lent very seriously. Every once in a while, I’ll get a song in my head that contains that word and accidentally sing it. They never failContinue reading “Celebrating Easter: Alleluia! and a Liturgical Breakfast”
Mary’s “Yes!” How we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation
Mary’s “yes” (her fiat) at the Annunciation changed everything. I hope to teach my children to follow Mary’s example and say “yes” to God’s will.