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Lenten Feast Table

Lenten Feast Table

February 11, 2016

Edited: This post was edited February 16, 2018 to reflect current links and dates for Lent 2018. Another Lent begins!  Ash Wednesday marks the start of 40 days of Lent as we work toward spiritual growth and encourage that growth in our children. It is described in different ways – a holy quarantine, a long retreat, an “acceptable time” of holy joy,… Read More

Filed Under: Faith and the Liturgical Year, Feast Table, Lent, Rebuilding Culture

Lent in our little monastery

Lent in our little monastery

March 2, 2007

I love Lent! This liturgical season has to be one of my favorites. I don’t know why, I just long for it. I am not by nature a melancholic person, I’m very joyful I think, but I love Lent. Maybe it’s because I am such a sanguine at heart – I need holy mother Church to remind me to “Be… Read More

Filed Under: Feast Table, Lent

Jennifer Mackintosh

Jennifer Mackintosh

Well hello! I've been collecting wildflowers & marbles and sharing here about all the ordinary things that make life joyful since 2007. You'll find a little bit of everything here - planning, organizing and decorating ideas, Charlotte Mason & Classical home education ideas, lots of books, our Catholic faith, and a peek at a few of the corners of our life. I'm so glad you're here!

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2017-18 Simplified Planner: Reviewing | Planning | Keeping the Day Together
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