The Liturgical Home: An Advent Bidding Prayer

Posted on November 26, 2022
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The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and is the time set aside when Christians around the world prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is all about slowing down, waiting, and longing for the fulfillment of Godโ€™s purposes.  As a young mom with four little kids, the season of Advent…

Introducing The Liturgical Home

Posted on November 3, 2022
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The Liturgical Home is an Anglican Compass series of articles and books on serving the Anglican family. It is a place to learn everything you need to know to incorporate your faith into your home. A powerful way for Anglicans to live out their faith in their home is by celebrating the seasons of the…

Holy Cross Icebox Cake

The Liturgical Home: Holy Cross Day

Posted on September 14, 2022
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On Holy Cross Day, Christians around the world celebrate the cross of Christ.ย The cross is pivotal to the Christian faith. It is the instrument of Christโ€™s redemption for the whole world, โ€œhaving made peace through the blood of His crossโ€ (Colossians 1:20). It is such a holy object to us and the saving acts of…

Advent Around The World: 10 Fun & Funny Traditions

Posted on November 18, 2020
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Years ago I started researching a book about celebrating Advent. I learned so many things along the way! Here are ten of my favorite unusual discoveries about Advent. 1) Plum pudding has zero plums in it and sits in your cupboard for five weeks!ย  In England and Ireland, plum pudding is an extremely popular dessert…

The Liturgical Home: What is Advent?

Posted on November 29, 2019
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The following is an excerpt from The Liturgical Home: Advent by Ashley Wallace. What is Advent? All of Scripture is a sacred love story, the love of God the Father for His people. It is a story filled with expectation, longing and fulfillment. From the beginning, God has lovingly walked with us, called to us, and…

Try These 3 “Las Posadas” Recipes This Advent!

Posted on November 21, 2019
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Want more Advent recipes, devotions, and traditions to try at home? Check out A Thrill of Hope: Celebrating Advent at Home (Revised and Expanded for 2020)! Picture this. Every evening during the last nine days before Christmas, a great crowd forms in the village streets. A small child dressed as an angel leads the figures of…

My Top 4 Favorite Family Advent Traditions

Posted on November 11, 2019
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Advent is one of my favorite seasons. As a person who did not grow up celebrating Advent, I have absolutely fallen in love with it. Advent is beautiful and holy and full of hope! (If youโ€™d like to read more why you should follow the Church calendar in your home this Advent, you can read…