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Ways To Build Community Within Your Church

September 22, 2023 Mallory Knee

As a Catholic mom, you know all too well the importance of having a strong and supportive community within your church. You lean on your church family to celebrate your joys and to share the burdens of your struggles. But how do you go about fostering a sense of unity and genuine relationships within your parish? Let’s explore some creative and effective ways to build community within your church. Create an Inviting Atmosphere It all starts with creating an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and valued. This means going beyond…

Catholic Parenting – Tuesday Tip: Disciplining With Love

September 12, 2023September 27, 2023 Cascia Talbert

Catholic Parenting – Tuesday Tip: Disciplining With Love Catholic parents are often frustrated by the number of kids who don’t share their faith. In one survey, Catholics recorded the lowest enthusiasm for passing on their religion out of any Christian group. The Church teaches that parents are bound to teach their children. This includes educating them on their faith, and it also involves establishing clear boundaries. 1. Discipline with Love Whether you think your parenting style is permissive or authoritarian, it’s always a good idea to learn how to discipline…

How to Say an Act of Contrition

September 5, 2023August 26, 2023 Cascia Talbert

How to Say an Act of Contrition Saying an Act of Contrition is a necessary part of confession, the sacrament in which Catholics confess their sins to a priest. This prayer expresses your sorrow for your sins and your firm resolve to not commit them again. An act of perfect contrition is sorrow for sin rooted in love, not just fear, the Catechism explains. It includes a firm commitment not to sin again, assisted by God’s grace. 1. Examine Your Conscience An examination of conscience is a key element to…

Catholic Saints

August 14, 2023August 12, 2023 Cascia Talbert

Catholic Saints Catholic Saints are ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives of heroic virtue. They influenced the church and world around them through their prayer, sacrifices, and service. Most Catholics and many non-Catholics have one or more saints they admire or seek to emulate. Here are a few of the more popular ones: Saint Therese of Lisieux, patron saint of those with chronic illnesses; St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo; and St. Catherine of Siena. St. Michael As a general rule, Catholic saints were not ordinary people. They were martyrs, kings…

Catholic Prayers For Kids

July 23, 2022January 18, 2023 Cascia Talbert

If you’re looking for an easy way to teach your kids about Catholic prayers, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of resources for parents and educators to help their little ones learn the prayer of faith. These resources include handwriting pages, mazes, activities, and printable prayer words. If your child isn’t yet able to read, you may want to have them practice by using prayer posters. Luckily, these materials have both print writing and cursive prayer words. And there are even a few Catholic prayer skits…

Growing in Faith: Teaching Your Children How To Pray

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Mallory Knee

At least once in our lives, the Christian faith made a big impact on us. So big that it still affects our lives today and, therefore, our children’s lives. Raising our children in our faith and helping them understand all the beautiful parts is an essential part of parenting, one we shouldn’t take lightly. One duty that we must take seriously is prayer. We need to practice it regularly because prayer benefits our life, and we need to teach our little ones how to pray so it can help them…

How Catholics Pray the Rosary

June 4, 2022June 7, 2022 Cascia Talbert

There are many ways to pray the Rosary, but the most traditional way involves the rosary. There are several parts of the rosary that Catholics pray to Mary, Jesus’ mother. The Congregation for Divine Worship directory emphasizes the meditative aspects of the rosary. “Mental lingering and tranquility of rhythm are two key elements of the Rosary,” says the Congregation. “Remembering the Marian apparitions is also a beneficial part of the Rosary.” The prayer for the Rosary is a lengthy one, lasting about 45 minutes. Each decade includes 10 Hail Marys.…

Benefits of a Catholic Prayer For Healing

May 26, 2022June 2, 2022 Cascia Talbert

A Catholic prayer for healing is a powerful tool for curing ailments. Many people rely on this prayer for their physical and spiritual well-being. A prayer to Jesus, for example, asks the Divine Physician to heal them and help them overcome their suffering. Jesus was a popular healer in every town, and many people came to him for healing. Authentic faith in God and belief in the power of prayer inspired these people to believe that God could heal them. Catholics have many prayers to call on their patron saints…

Daily Catholic Prayers Focus Your Attention on God

February 4, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Daily Catholic Prayers Focus Your Attention on God We all want to pray more and make the time that we spend at prayer much more meaningful. There are so many distractions in our lives, from TV and the internet to friends and family and every day is a struggle to get through them all. Daily Catholic prayers are a great way to focus and keep ourselves open to God’s presence. When praying the people in your life come first, your God, and then you will hear Him call you to…

An Introduction to the Rosary

January 24, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

An Introduction to the Rosary The Rosary has a story to tell, just like the Gospels and Holy Writ. It tells of suffering, trials, defeat, and resurrection, all through the course of human history. There are two basic types of Rosaries: the standard length and the Tridentine. The Tridentine is almost the same length as the 10 Commandments, but with an extra bed or two added for the cross. Both are beautiful and reasonably priced. My personal favorite is the Tridentine. If you are considering whether or not to get…