Thanks to my mother, hymns have always been a part of my life and I am so grateful for the insights and comfort they have given me. It was laid on my heart to help other families share this same gift with their children. So, for Advent, I began a video hymn study program, over […]
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A Song for St. Lucia Day
Before all the hygge hype of recent years, the children of Sweden have traditionally risen early in the darkness to greet their sleeping parents with song, fresh coffee, and other treats for the feast of St. Lucia (Lucy). The oldest daughter of the house is named the Lucia Bride, and leads the procession clothed in a […]
Indulgences and the Domestic Monastery
When I asked my dear, dear, friend, Dr. Mary C. Moorman, if she would be willing to enlighten us on Indulgences and their applications in the family she graciously agreed – despite her busy schedule. With her doctoral work on Indulgences Mary is an expert on the subject, and this summer her first book, […]
Planning Your Liturgical Year
So you’re interested in living liturgically… Welcome, Friend!! https://media.giphy.com/media/12UlfHpF05ielO/giphy.gif Go grab yourself a cuppa and cozy up in your comfiest chair because this topic is one of my favorite things. Oh, you’re back? Splendid! November is when I typically sit down and do an overview of the next liturgical year. […]
Prayers and Indulgences for the Poor Souls
In the Catholic Church the month of November is dedicated to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. These almost-saints are on there way to heaven but need a little more purification before they can receive the beautific vision and be in the presence of God. They are helpless, in that, they can not even pray for […]
Music For HOBBIT Day with {FREE} Music Appreciation Lesson
Happy Hobbit Day and the first day of Autumn!!In remembrance of J.R.R. Tolkien today, our little hobbits will be enjoying all the comforts of home, “food and cheer and song.” I imagine food and cheer will be in abundance for many families’ Hobbit celebrations, but I would invite you to follow in Tolkien’s hairy footsteps […]
A Classical Eclipse Playlist
Since early recorded history the connection between music and the wonders of space has been documented. In Biblical times man was moved to song by God’s glory revealed in the heavens. The Greeks believed in the music of the spheres, that heavenly bodies produced an individual soundtrack all their own. Even throughout the present numerous […]
How May I Pray For You?
Before our baby is born in the next couple weeks, I wanted to pop in and ask if there were any prayer intentions of yours that I could be offering up during labor. It would be a delight to pray for you as it would give me a positive way to focus my attention through […]
Music for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
Today we commemorate St. Mary Magdalene, the Apostle to the Apostles. She was given that title as the first witness to Christ after He arose and the sharer of the good news of the Resurrection with the disciples. For our family’s festal concert hour tonight we will be listening to one of the few classical […]
Babyproof Your Homeschool {Week 4}
Week 4 – Baby Bric-a-brac Week 4! I can’t believe we are here at the end of our eCourse. Thank you to everyone who took the time to work through this prep voyage with us! I have been so encouraged and blessed by all the feedback and wisdom shared in our Facebook group and pray […]