Posts Tagged ‘lent’
Time to Get Lent Ready
Who’s ready to give up chocolate?! Kidding, I’m kidding. You’ll get my annual “get your Lent butt in gear” post in another month or so. Until then, commit to making it an awesome Lent today with one click of an internet button. Blessed is She is pre-ordering their “Put on Love” Lenten bundles, prints, stations…
Read MoreGiving Up on Lent
I swear it’s the first question I hear every year, usually complete with raised eyebrows. If I’m lucky, I might get the head nod. Soooooo, what are you giving up for Lent? It seems like everyone’s default is Dr Pepper! Chocolate! Sweets! Beer! Facebook! Don’t get me wrong. Those are all good things to fast…
Read MoreLent Made Easy (with kid-friendly printables!)
This post is probably one of my most-pinned of all time. I guess we are a people searching for ways to show Christ to our kids. But, because people were asking for more Lent cards, with more options (and yes, I’ve included blank ones in there, too!) I’ve decided to whip up a new batch.…
Read MoreWas This Our Best Lent Ever?
As a Protestant, there was one thing that really intrigued me about Catholics. They took Easter and the 40 days preceding it, seriously. Maybe I should share that whole journey from Protestant to Catholic sometime? I don’t know. Maybe. What say y’all? Fast forward almost 19 years and here we are. Another Lent in the…
Read MoreHDYDI: Tour the Central Texas Painted Churches
The Central Texas painted churches are famous, but not so famous that they’re a touristy hotspot. Don’t you love discovering hidden gems? This Lent, our family decided to make a day-trip pilgrimage to see five of them. We prayed a decade of the rosary at each, taking people’s prayer intentions with us. It was a really…
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