To bring about the Restoration, we must simultaneously reject the modern culture. Yet, can we Catholics resist the trappings and enticements of these seemingly-inescapable worldly-influences, such as the continually expanding list of secular “holi-days” and other substitutes for religious services and customs, if we haven’t already a strong and integrated Catholic life, rich with meaningful practices?

How about our children who are growing up with these counterfeit, “religion of Man” customs already well established and all around them? Nature abhors a vacuum, so we must ensure that we fill our lives, and those of our children, with the beautiful and sanctifying customs that God has intended for His children to cherish, and through which we thrive. Otherwise, we will seek to fill that void with these manifold Satanic imitations.

Let our Australian guest, Camille, enlighten your start to the Liturgical Year with her presentation of many traditional Advent customs. Then spice up your Christmas with an abundance of enriching customs from her wonderful suggestions.

Episode Notes:

- Msgr. Delassus explains the importance of family traditions in preserving good customs of Catholic Civilization: http://www.traditioninaction.org/OrganicSociety/A_071_Virtues.html

- “Religious Customs in the Family” - Fr. Francis X. Weiser S.J: https://archive.org/details/WeiserReligiousCustomsInTheFamily

- “The Year and Our Children – Catholic Family Celebrations for Every Season” – Mary Reed Newland: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895556138

- “The Year and Our Children – Planning the Family Activities for Christian Feasts and Seasons.” – Mary Reed Newland: http://www.amazon.com/Year-Children-Mary-Reed-Newland/dp/1885553374

- “Feast Day Cookbook – The Traditional Catholic Feast Day Dishes of Many Lands” – Katherine Burton and Helmut Ripperger: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0977616851

Original Air Date: December 3, 2015

Show Run Time: 54 minutes

Show Guest(s): Camille

Show Host(s): Theresa

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