Posts Tagged ‘catholic’
A First Communion Bash
When we sacrament, you can bet there will be a party. Luke’s First Communion was a MAJOR cause for celebration. After the big day, we hosted friends and family back at the house. I think there were 30-ish?! A few weeks ago, I shared an Instagram Live about how I prepare for parties and how…
Read MoreMilestone after Milestone: Luke’s First Communion
I’m not sure my heart was ever, truly, prepared for the beauty of Luke’s first communion day. Now that I’ve had a few weeks to process it all, I’ll do my best to capture it in words. You can bet there will be lots of photos, too. Today, I’ll share the joy of the sacrament…
Read MoreSacramental Gift Ideas for Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation
Disclosure: A few of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I earn a small commission if you click through and place an order. It’s an email I get at least once a week – people in search of the “just right” gift for the “just right” kid for…
Read MoreHow I Landed in the Catholic Church: A Conversion Story
It’s no secret I love Jesus. I’ve never wanted that love of Christ to make people run for the hills. I always strive to meet people where they are, and sometimes they just aren’t even in the pew. And that’s okay. I grew up Protestant and I am deeply grateful to my parents for such…
Read MoreLent…and the Thing We’re All Missing
There aren’t many benefits to getting the flu, but I did find one. Time. Time on the couch, snuggled beneath two blankets, with a hot cup of tea and Grand Hotel on Netflix. Time to think. Time to rest. I don’t get much uninterrupted time these days with six kids, 3-16. But this week, God…
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