share our JOY

JOY{filled}family

striving to radiate Him always

The First Day of Advent

by Filed Under: 12 December, Advent, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Happy New Year! May you have a holy and fruitful Advent, preparing your heart and home for the coming of the Christ Child.

➕
Our Lord, in the Gospel of this day, directs our attention to the end of the world and the Last Judgment. He speaks of the terrible signs which shall then appear in the heavens, when the light of the sun shall grow dim, the moon shall no longer give her light, the stars shall fall from the firmament, and the world shall be covered with more than Egyptian darkness; and of those other signs which shall then appear upon the earth—of the violent disturbance of the sea, of the distress of nations, and the withering away of men through fear.

All these things warn us to enter upon the new Ecclesiastical Year with serious thoughts, and to profit by this season of grace for the advancement of our eternal interests…

In the natural year, spring, summer, autumn, and winter follow each other in visible and endless succession; so, also, the ecclesiastical year revolves in a mysterious orbit, elevating and consecrating the various seasons by its graces and blessings.We are thus doubly warned and invited to sanctify ourselves and to travel onward to our heavenly goal. Yet, for vast numbers, these merciful dispensations of Providence are profitless. Time passes, the years, months, and days rush swiftly by, and there is no growth in virtue, no progress in holiness, to be discerned in their souls.

How many years have you, my brethren, already spent without gaining any thing for eternal life!

Far from increasing in merit, your sins and vices, perhaps, have rendered you utterly bankrupt in divine grace. Most justly, then, does the Apostle exhort us, today, “to cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light;” and, to the end that you profit by his warnings, and those of the present Gospel, I will explain to you that the care for your salvation is:

I. The most necessary;
II. The most sublime; and
III. The sweetest duty of our life.

BishopEhrler 1891

📸 Out youngest placing an earned straw in the manger for baby Jesus

Catholic Life Planner

by Filed Under: Liturgical Calendar, Organization, Rule of Life, Spiritual Duties, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

A simplified morning routine is where I’m at, currently. I’ve been led to less — less devotions, less books, and overall less distractions. But none of that has to equate to less Faith, love, or spiritual growth. In fact, it has been my experience that the opposite is true — a deeper Faith, greater love, and more fervent prayer life.

Parts of my morning routine are constants from the years (not all is pictured) but there has been one new addition, the SAINTMAKER – Catholic Life Planner.

I have been using it to various degrees over the past two years and have passively shared it with those interested, partly because I had my own routine and checklists.

Finally, a good friend convinced me to share this wonderful resource with all. She’s a real Titus II woman — a homeschooling mother of 12 with only two left in the home and an abundance of grandchildren. She reminded me that I do not need to discern for others but only share what has helped me along and trust that they WILL properly discern for themselves if something is a good fit and within their means.

The SAINTMAKER basically has everything that I’ve already been using — all in one place, perfectly bound, making it inviting and accessible. I take it everywhere I go, now!

Message me if you have questions or order from here — https://www.thesaintmaker.com/?peachs_apc=joyfilledfamily

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Leave a 🗓️ in the comments if you have or are looking to refine your morning routine. Share one of your non-negotiable spiritual tasks/devotions.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Order by August 13 to get your own Saintmakerhttps://www.thesaintmaker.com/?peachs_apc=joyfilledfamily for the Fall Season. Get 20% off and lock in the price by subscribing – all seasons sent on schedule.

Use code — JOYFILLEDFAMILY for an additional 10% off.

+AMDG+

Subscribe to our Newsletter