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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Liturgically, we’re taking a brief breath in Ordinary Time. We’ve lived the long wait of Advent, and Christmas has been celebrated and its trappings stored away — nativity sets snuggled in attic alcoves and ornaments stacked in garage bins. I’m still polishing off the last of the holiday treats, and brushing off the chocolate crumbs from my fresh planner, I realized recently — with surprise — that Lent is just two short weeks away.
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Most of us are familiar with the adage, “you are what you eat.” Often, that phrase is used by those explaining their decision to change or modify their diets and to pay close attention healthy eating. Other phrases, such as, “your body is a temple of the Lord,” convey the same type of message — encouraging individuals to be aware of not only what they consume, but also bringing the faith-based message of caring for our bodies.
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I still have boxes filled with Christmas ornaments and stockings in the hallway. The tree stand, in fact, is resting on the staircase, along with a giant black Hefty bag filled with garland. Lent, my sweet friends, is just around the corner. The season of self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and discovering our nothingness is not too far away. Time to put those decorations away, wouldn’t you agree?
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We may not think about it, but Lent is actually one of the more sensory-focused seasons of the liturgical year.
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CatholicMom | Celebrating family life
“You know what they’re doing to us, don’t you?” my husband asked after a particularly trying day with our six children. “They’re making us holy.”
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As a young girl, my family often went to Mass later Christmas morning. I was always disappointed.
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