Why is Advent Special?
To me, Advent is a time of Love, Joy, Family, Friends, and Jesus. It is more than just purple candles…
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November is Gratitude Month
The month of November is a great time to focus on gratitude. I teach my Sunday School students to learn…
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A New Saint – Kateri Tekakwitha
I had never heard about the “North American martyrs” growing up. But I moved to New Mexico and our parish…
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Celebrating Saints: October is a good month to begin!
In my Religious Formation classes we spend most of October talking about saints. The saints lived out the Gospel message…
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October 7th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
We live 40 miles away from the nearest big city. So driving on the highway is a way of life.…
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The Feast of the Archangels
In my catechism classroom I tell my students to “leave room for your angels.” It’s a way to keep them…
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Prayer for September 11th – We Remember
Prayer for this Day Dear Heavenly Father, We turn to You, Lord, on this day of remembrance. It was eleven…
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September 8th – It’s a Birthday – Mary’s Birthday
It’s time for a special party! Bring out the candles. Bake a special cake. Say joyful prayers. Because on Sept.…
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A Mother’s Love. The Feast Day of St. Monica. August 27th
There is a lot to a name! In Psalm 147:4 it says God named every star in heaven! He gave…
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Feast of the Assumption of Mary, August 15th
Feast of the Assumption of Mary. August 15th. A Holy Day of Obligation Imagine being one of those in the…
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Back to School Lesson 1: Money Can’t Buy Me Love (or Happiness)
Here in New Mexico it is officially Back-to-School time at every store. New trinkets, “Design your Locker” sets, teacher bribery…
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God Invites You to a Journey of Faith. The Pilgrimage.
By Judith Costello When we think of “vacation” we often imagine heading for the beach or the mountains to relax…
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Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – We Receive Armor from Mary!
When I started attending meetings of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites, my husband teased, "Are you going to make…
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Summer Reading List for Catholic Children
Summer Reading for Catholic Children By Judith Costello and family Kids need to flex their literacy muscles over the summer!…
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St. Peter and St. Paul Were SO Different
Why did God make us all so darn different?! Wouldn’t it be easier if we were more alike? We tend…
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The Law of the Gift
Growing up, I was number three in a family of six children. I remember when my younger brother wanted to…
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The Mystery of the Trinity
My husband is in the hospital with a serious medical condition. The doctors put him on some heavy duty drugs…
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The REAL Treasure
When you were a kid, didn’t you always love reading stories about the search for buried treasure? These very words…
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The Most Amazing Promise Ever Given
The mortician in our small town has seen a lot of things.During Lent this year there have been a “larger…
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Preparing for First Communion
I wrote a letter for my students as they prepare for First Communion. When my own children were preparing for…
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