The story of Paul’s conversion is a powerful testimony to the transformative power of God and the incredible truth that no one is beyond redemption.
The Liturgical Home: The Yule Log and Buche de Noel
The Yule Log, or Christmas Log, is a beautiful tradition rich in symbolism and meaning, connecting the joy and celebration of the Christmas season with the deeper story of our faith.
The Liturgical Home: What is the Season of Christmas?
Christmas is the time set aside to celebrate and reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth and its significance in our lives.
12 Christmas Books for Kids
In our family, we store our Christmas books in the attic for most of the year. So it is a cause of great delight, near the beginning of Advent, when we bring them out again. In these books, we find wonderful stories to celebrate the birth of Christ. To be clear, these are not adaptations…
The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Andrew
Each year on November 30, Christians worldwide honor the life and legacy of a devoted disciple and father of the early Church, St. Andrew.
Waiting & Wonder: Reclaiming the Beauty of Advent and Christmas
What if we reclaimed the seasons of Advent and Christmas as two distinct but deeply connected times of preparation and celebration?
The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Francis
On October 4th, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved and well-known saints in Christian history. His profound love for God, creation, and all living beings continues to inspire millions worldwide. Known as the founder of the Franciscan Order and a model of humility and devotion, St….
Stolen Pears are Never Sweet: A Family Feast with St. Augustine
Stolen pears are never sweet. In our family, we remember this principle every August, when we make pear crisp for the feast of Saint Augustine (recipe attached below). While we eat, we tell our children the story of Augustine as a teenager and his infamous theft of pears. It seemed fun at the time, but…
Infant Baptism in the Bible: A Promise For You and Your Children
The Biblical record on infant baptism should give us confidence to present our children and to receive God’s promise.
Communion for Children: A Rookie Anglican Guide to Paedocommunion
If you are new to the Anglican way, you might be surprised to see children, including toddlers and even babies, receive Communion. This ancient practice, called paedo-communion, has always been practiced in the Eastern Church but was only recently rediscovered and reincorporated in the West. It offers great spiritual benefit not only to the children who…
