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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14th

As we enter September, summer winds down and we transition into fall. An important feast day that falls on September 14th is The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This leads us into the fall Ember Days followed by many beautiful fall feast days to also help us transition into the end of the liturgical year […]

16 Quick and Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

After a long day of school, the last thing we want to hear is, “What’s for dinner?” as you stare into an empty fridge. Or maybe you have hangry toddlers clinging to your leg around noon while you rummage for Cheerios in the pantry having no idea what to do for lunch. Having some quick […]

Top 8 Catholic Feast Days and Holy-days to Celebrate this Fall

Fall is such a cozy time of year. The weather is cooling down here in New York, the leaves are changing to yellow, orange and red, and the smells of soup and fresh baked pumpkin goodies fill our home. There are so many seasonal changes as well as Catholic feast days to look forward to […]