We've all been there at some point in life-- we go to Mass regularly and faithfully, but we don't "feel" like we get anything out of it. Why go? Fr Zach Schaefbaurer answers this question. His answer might just surprise you.

In this episode, we dive into meaningful ways to bring the celebrations of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2) into the heart of the home this month. These two feast days offer beautiful opportunities for families to connect with the rich tradition of honoring saints and remembering loved ones who have passed. (If you're still fuzzy or unsure about Purgatory--see my resources below. We got you! & Your loved ones! :) )

These resources will also help you this month. Especially on the topic of Purgatory.

529: The Mercy of Purgatory | Ignition     

How should Catholics celebrate Halloween? | Catholic Views

530: Memento Mori... Remember Your Death! | Ignition - YouTube

520: Getting to Know Our Big Brothers and Sisters | Ignition

For the cutest printable All Saints Day banner, celebration pack and All Souls candle wraps for free--visit The Little Rose Shop here: vault – The Little Rose Shop

My bigs are back for round 2, to chat about their transition into adulthood and how being raised in a faith-focused family and home helped launch them into the big world. (If you missed the fun in part 1 with my bigs- be sure and go back to listen and get introduced to them.)

Join Robyn as she sits down with her three adult children to have conversation about what it was like to grow up Living Liturgically in a faith-focused home.  

Family Formation program that the Bruggeman family uses and loves:

Home | Family Formation

Who is Robyn? In this episode I open up to who I am and a glimpse into my life and family. You'll get to hear my conversion story --journeying from anti-Catholic and happily protestant - to fully embracing and falling in love with the Catholic faith.

Check out Dr Burgwald's podcast Ignition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1a95smL7Nc

Jon & Sheila Hansen continue their conversation with Robyn in part 2 of creating a pro-life culture in our family life that can ripple out into the world. In this episode, we talk about raising and being an educated voter that seeks truth. This episode will inspire you to be more brave and courageous in defending Life and the unborn

Jon & Sheila Hansen share a glimpse into their family life of raising and being a pro-life family. What that looks like and some practical tips to foster a Pro-Life culture in your home. 

This week Fr Tony Klein is on Living LIT to share his vocation story and his love for Liturgy. What is Liturgy and how can we incorporate it more into our life? Fr Tony, like all priests and most of us-have very active and full lives and schedules. It is possible to "Play hard & Pray hard" and live a life that flows from the Mass. Fr will give us some practical tips to help us center our life around prayer and Mass, so we can live out of that.

Photo credit and thanks to Kenzie Banks Photography

Sioux City, IA Wedding Photographer: https://www.kenziebanks.com/

Fr Michael Kapperman tells his "partier turned priest" vocation story. ( It's a good one! ) and shares with us how we can foster a "Culture of Vocations" in our home. Fr Kapperman gives us inspiration and practical tips that we can start to incorporate now that will help us walk with our kids- together- seeking what the Lord desires for them.

Fr also defines what the word "vocation" and "culture" mean. Which can help all of us, wherever we are on the journey, to walk in accordance with God's Will and find true happiness.

To reach Fr Kapperman:  [email protected]

Vocation Prayer:  Prayerforsite (sfcatholic.org)

St Bridget Prayer for souls in purgatory: "Eternal Rest grant unto them Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through God's mercy, Rest in peace."

Virtuous Catholic Movies: Formed.org

JP2 Vocation Camp: https://www.sfcatholic.org/vocations/vocations-camps/

Deacon Thane Barnier shares his sensitive and vulnerable personal life story about his journey from pro-choice to pro-LIFE and his desire to help others see the difference between Truth & convenience.  The sacredness of Life was revealed to him through his and his wife's struggle with infertility and the loss of Life through miscarriage. It's a tender story of how this heavy cross shaped Deacon Thane's outlook on the Truth of Life and how being "open to Life" sometimes ends up looking different than you thought.

Resources

To reach Deacon Thane:  [email protected]

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