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Tips for Praying with Kids
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Hello! Today, I have some resources and tips for praying with kids! MassFirst, I would like to share this recent article about preparing for Mass. Mass is the highest form of prayer, so we should do our best to assist and pray well in Mass. Believe it or not, you will actually get more out of Mass when you prepare beforehand! Try implementing some of these practices this week and see if Sunday Mass goes a little more smoothly: 7 Practical Ways for Families to Prepare for Sunday MassDivine OfficeAre you a new mom? Then, I have a great prayer tip for you! Do you spend hours rocking, nursing, and caring for you baby? Use these quiet (and long) moments to spend time with the Lord. In this post, I share how you can start praying the Divine Office with your baby right away: A New Mom's Guide to Praying the Divine OfficeRosaryThe Rosary is a beautiful family prayer. We recently started praying the Rosary in the afternoon after school instead of before bedtime (try the Divine Office Night Time prayer for bedtime instead). It was an absolute game changer! No more cranky and tired kiddos asking what bead we are on. Check out this post full of resources for praying the Rosary with kids: How to Pray the Rosary with KidsBonus Liturgical Celebration Tip: Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother!Today, September 8th, we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This date is exactly 9 months after the Immaculate Conception. Here are 7 easy ways to celebrate our Blessed Mother's birthday:
Find tons more ways to honor Mary in this post. Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us! To Jesus through Mary, Alexandra PS Have you heard about my new Free Liturgical Living Alerts? I'm like a Liturgical Living personal assistant, and we can pray, celebrate, and fast together! Sign up to receive my reminders for upcoming feasts and fasts.
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