Month: December 2012
Saint John was born in 1542 and entered the Carmelites at age 22. He was captured and tortured by members of his own order when he helped Saint Teresa of Avila reform the Carmelite order. Throughout his life, he wrote several books, which we still have today. Saint John is now a Doctor of the ChurchRead more
Who doesn’t love Catholic stationery? 🙂 Click the image below to Our Lady of Guadalupe stationery! Simply print the both pages of the template, cut, and assemble the envelope! The envelopes can be sent using standard postage. It’s an easy way to share your faith the next time you write a letter or note! Fan ofRead more
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of HisRead more
Advent calendars come in many different forms. We’ve always favored Catholic Advent calendars and have developed a template for a homemade one! For this calendar, we used two pieces of card stock and a piece of foam board (you could substitute a stiff piece of cardboard). A small window for each day opens to revealRead more
Saint Thomas Becket became the Archbishop of Canterbury, and was a friend and chancellor to King Henry II. After a quarrel with the king, Saint Thomas chose loyalty to God over his friendship with the king. He was killed on December 29th, 1170, as he said mass in Canterbury Cathedral. He is the patron saint ofRead more
Saint Lucy lived from 283-304. At that time, Christians were greatly persecuted under the reign of Diocletian. Legend tells us that Saint Lucy refused marriage to a pagan, for which she lost her sight, and ultimately, her life. She is now the patron of blindness. Click the image below to print the coloring page.Read more
This famous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on the tilma of a humble farmer in Mexico in 1531. The Virgin Mary appeared as a young girl to Juan Diego on a December morning. She spoke in his native language, asking that a chapel be built where she appeared on Tepeyac Hill. Juan DiegoRead more
At a young age, Saint Ambrose ended his successful career as a lawyer and became a bishop. About that time, the Arian heresy was spreading. This heresy denied the divinity of Christ. The faithful Catholics agains Arianism wanted Ambrose for their bishop, even though at that time, he was not yet a baptized Christian! After refusing theRead more
St. Nicholas was a bishop known for his holiness, miracles, and service to the poor. There are many legends about his selfless spirit and generous heart. Here is a fun, yet simple, bead project as we honor the feast of St. Nicholas! Click on the image below to print the template. To make this project,Read more
Saint Barbara lived in the 3rd century. In secret, she learned about the Catholic Faith and was baptized by a priest. When her father learned of her conversion, she was tortured and killed. She is one of the fourteen holy helpers and is a patron against fever and sudden death. Click the image below to print theRead more
Saint John was born in the 7th century (either in 675 or 676). He served his life as a monk and a priest, defending many of the Church’s beliefs, including the veneration of images. He is now a Doctor of the Church and is the patron saint of theology students, pharmacists, and icon painters. HisRead more
Saint Francis Xavier was born in a castle in Spain. Eventually, he was ordained a priest and spent his life traveling all over the world as a missionary. Throughout his life, he converted thousands to Christianity. His feast day is December 3rd and he is the patron saint of Catholic missions. Click the image below toRead more