This article contains affiliate links.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase from these links I make a small percentage . . . and I do a huge happy dance :) I have a confession to make: I just googled "when does Advent start"? So it probably isn't a big surprise that I get lost in the Christmas music, the shopping, visiting Santa and all the twinkle … [Read more...] about Advent Prayer Journal Prompts for Busy Christians
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Saint Catherine of Siena: Inspiring an Adoption Movement that is Brave, Compassionate and Supportive
This post contains affiliate links When my husband and I met with a young woman considering adoption last summer, we asked her if she had thought about a name for her unborn daughter. She said, "Siena". I had never considered that name for a child, but boy - was I impressed. What a beautiful name and an awesome patron saint a child with that name would have. That young woman … [Read more...] about Saint Catherine of Siena: Inspiring an Adoption Movement that is Brave, Compassionate and Supportive
“Be Yourself” Prayer Journal Parties for Girls: Themes, Prompts and Mini Lesson Plans
This article contains affiliate links. The Be Yourself Journal can easily be used in a group setting. Some parishes are using it in small groups already!! Other moms are considering using it for a birthday party/ sleepover theme. Both are GREAT ideas and I encourage you to consider how you can share this journal in a fun way to a special young woman in your life! The Be Yourself … [Read more...] about “Be Yourself” Prayer Journal Parties for Girls: Themes, Prompts and Mini Lesson Plans
Innocent Wisdom: 3 Marital Lessons I Learned from My Son
This article contains affiliate links. They say "to know someone is to love them". If this is true, which I believe it is, there are not many people in this world that love me better or more than my five-year-old son, Xavier. His innocence allows him to love me without boundaries or exceptions. He is honest, open and forgiving. He is also wise beyond his years. One day I was … [Read more...] about Innocent Wisdom: 3 Marital Lessons I Learned from My Son
What is “Prayer Wine Chocolate”?
This post contains affiliate links. Prayer Wine Chocolate is . . . Catholic Fellowship At Prayer Wine Chocolate, we embrace and encourage events that combine faith and friendship! Retreat Days occur once a year - The 2017 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat ****THIS YEAR'S RETREAT IS SOLD OUT***** For those of you who can not attend, we offer help in "do-it-yourself" gatherings! For example, How … [Read more...] about What is “Prayer Wine Chocolate”?
How to Get Your Tech Loving Teen to Prayer Journal
This post contains affiliate links. Please shop and support prayerwinechocolate! Writing and passing notes in school has been replaced with sneaking texts. Writing in a diary is much less common than posting on Instagram or Snapchat. These other "norms" for young people today make introducing prayer journaling more of a challenge to many "tech savvy" teens. Here are some suggestions on … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Tech Loving Teen to Prayer Journal
