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There are moments in the kitchen when something simple becomes something joyful . During this season of celebration, the scent of cookies in the oven can fill a home with warmth and invite us to slow down. Our Bizcochos de Gratitud   are made with one purpose. They are baked for someone special and delivered with a small note that says, “Eres una de nuestras bendiciones.” This little act turns baking into a moment of gratitude. It reminds us that giving thanks is not only so

There are weeks when we feel called to slow down and notice the quiet blessings that surround us. A Gratitude Jar is a simple way for families to pause, remember, and give thanks together. It turns a few minutes each night into a small prayer and helps us see how much love God pours into our daily life. Supplies A clean jar, cup, or small container Paper cut into small leaves, hearts, or squares Pens or markers A little space on the table or a shelf to keep the jar visible H

Instilling gratitude in our children is one of the great spiritual lessons we can teach them. When we are grateful, our eyes are opened to see the limitless and beautiful graces and gifts we daily receive from God. They seem to surround us all day. Just to say, “Thank you God,” is the beginning of a special way to pray each day, but especially at night. In this way, we become prepared for new blessing in a new day. ​ Being grateful helps us relate with God with our hearts and

Gratitude begins with remembering. When we slow down long enough to notice what has already been given, our hearts wake up to a simple truth. Every good thing in our lives is a gift that is not earned and is offered with love. In Scripture, the Hebrew word zakar  means to remember. But remembering in the Bible is more than looking back. It is bringing God’s goodness into the present moment.When Israel remembered, they were not telling old stories. They were recognizing who G

Feast Day: November 22 Saint Cecilia playing the organ with an angel playing a lute, by Jacques Blanchard (17th century). On her feast day we remember a young woman whose courage and joy still echo through the Church. St. Cecilia is known as the patron saint of music, but her story reaches far beyond instruments and hymns. She teaches us that true praise rises from the heart even in difficult moments, and that a life of faith can become its own kind of song. Cecilia lived i

Feast Day November 13th On her feast day, we remember a woman whose courage carried her across oceans and into the hearts of thousands. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, known to most as Mother Cabrini, continues to inspire families and catechists with her trust in God and her practical, generous love for those in need. Francesca Cabrini was born in Italy in 1850, the thirteenth child in a family touched by illness and loss. She was small, quiet, and often sick, yet she carried a s