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During Lent, we abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of penance. (I have to be honest – I love fish and seafood, so it’s not that much of a struggle for me.) If you want to branch out from fried fish and salmon patties, I’ve got a great list of meatless meals […]
In our Irish Catholic family, a fun Saint Patrick’s Day party is always part of our spring celebrations. Our sweet baby Daniel Patrick was born on Saint Patrick’s Day a few years ago, giving us even MORE reasons to throw a party! If you’re looking for a fun lunch idea for a Saint Patrick’s Day […]
We’re coming up on March in a few weeks, so it’s time to work on some of our Saint Celebrations. Every month, to enrich our family’s faith journey, we pick a saint for a special focus. We celebrate Saint Patrick in a big way around here — he’s the namesake for 2 of our sons, […]
Ready to celebrate this special liturgical season with your family? Take a look at some of our favorite Catholic picture books for Lent and Easter. Catholic Picture Books for Lent & Little Rose of Sharon: A Story of Self Sacrifice The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale Want to explain to your children […]
Now that we’ve wrapped up Valentine’s Day, my children are anxious to celebrate AGAIN. They’re longing for a St Patrick’s Day Party! As an Irish Catholic family, Saint Patrick has always been highly revered in our home. A few years ago, we even scored an Irish blessing — welcoming our sweet baby Daniel Patrick on […]
