In my hometown, St. Patrick’s Day was a huge deal! We all wore green to school unless you forgot, in which case I have not-so-great memories of being pinched ALL DAY LONG! Our local Irish pub hosted a huge beer festival and parade that night. Everyone would gather downtown to watch the grand processions of…
Ashley Tumlin Wallace, the author of the Liturgical Home series of books and articles at Anglican Compass, is a homeschooling mom of four. She is also the wife of an Anglican priest. She and her family live in the panhandle of Florida, where they planted Apostles By-the-Sea Anglican Church. Ashley fell in love with the seasons of the church when she was a young mom searching for meaning and a way to interweave more of the things of God into her daily life. See more on her Instagram.
The Liturgical Home: Easter
Rediscover the beauty of the historical celebration of Easter. Easter is the high point of the Church year, but it is often celebrated for one day and then we move on. Historically, Easter was celebrated for fifty days! Fifty days of celebrating and feasting the resurrection of Jesus. This special season is known as the…
The Liturgical Home: Shrove Tuesday
It’s time for Shrove Tuesday, also called Pancake Day, Mardi Gras, and Carnival. And I’m excited, not only because we will eat pancakes but also because it means we are only a day away from Lent, my favorite season of the year! The End of the Carnival The word Carnival comes from the Latin expression,…
The Liturgical Home: Saint Valentine’s Day
Because Saint Valentine was martyred for defying the emperor and marrying couples, his feast day is associated with romantic love.
The O Antiphons (The Liturgical Home)
On the 17th of December we begin the “O Antiphons,” and the whole tone of Advent changes. We are only eight days (known as an Octave) away from Christmas Day, so there is an increase in activity and a renewed sense of expectation. During these last days, our prayers arise with an ever-increasing crescendo. They…
The Liturgical Home: Saint Lucy Day
In this article, Ashley shares how she celebrates Saint Lucy Day in the home, with a recipe for Saffron Buns! For more Advent traditions and recipes, see Ashley’s book, The Liturgical Home: Advent. My family has always loved celebrating St. Lucy’s Day on December 13th. We have such fun making saffron buns, a traditional food for…
The Liturgical Home: Saint Nicholas Day
Nicholas became the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century and took part in the great church council of Nicaea that gave us the Nicene Creed.
The Liturgical Home: Advent
The Church calendar is a way of life—a rhythm that’s meant to form our families and our friendships. Now, that sounds good. But how do we live it out on the ground, in our homes? To answer that question, it really helps to have a good friend as a guide who can speak from experience….
The Liturgical Home: An Advent Bidding Prayer
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 God’s purposes. As a young mom with four little kids, the season of Advent…
Introducing The Liturgical Home
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…
