Ordinary Catholic

Each year, we pick a new word to focus on and pray through throughout the year. Shannon and Joanna are opening up about the words they've picked in the past and the words they are choosing going into 2021. What word will you choose for this coming year? 

Did you know that the mass readings are different depending on which mass you attend on Christmas Eve & Christmas day? Even we haven't read through all of them! We thought it would be prayerful and special to read through each of the Gospel readings for all of the masses during these two days. Paired with some quiet carols, we wish you a very merry Christmas as we read the Gospels of Christmas.

Ever wondered why this saint is so popular? How did he become so widespread and what about him makes him so special anyway? We are getting to know good 'ole Saint Nick in today's episode featuring a special guest! 

Sources: 

https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/saint-nicholas

https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Nicholas

Have you ever wondered where we got the Christmas tree from? Or the Advent Wreath? Why do we make gingerbread houses? We're talking about the origins of some of our favorite seasonal traditions. What are some of your favorite things to do during this Advent season?

Shannon & Joanna are sharing their favorite Advent & Christmas traditions as well as some precious (and hilarious) memories of the Advent season. Let us know how you celebrate this season of preparation in your own homes! 

Well, really the LITURGICAL New Year anyway. We're talking about what Advent really is, what it means, what we celebrate during this time of reflection and preparation. 

From teen to group lead, we are sitting down to coffee with Lawrence to talk about his faith life, life journey, and even about his experience being slain in the Spirit! Just another ordinary Catholic, Lawrence is opening up to share his story with us. 

We always talk about getting coffee and getting to know you better, but we realized that we haven't shared a whole lot about ourselves! In today's episode, we sit down for a "coffee date" with Joanna to hear all about her life, her faith, her family, and more!

We always talk about getting coffee and getting to know you better, but we realized that we haven't shared a whole lot about ourselves! In today's episode, we sit down for a "coffee date" with Shannon to hear all about her life, her faith, her family, and more! 

Holy Days of Obligation are more than just an obligation. There's a ton of history and reasoning behind why we celebrate these special days in the Church. Listen in as we talk about each of them, why they're important, and learn some new fun facts with us! 

Article mentioned: https://catholicexchange.com/8-reasons-assumption-mary-important