Finding the Beauty in Obligation: Why We Need Holy Days

Holy Days of Obligation.  It’s a phrase that many modern Catholics find repugnant.  I know plenty of devout Catholics who attend Mass every Sunday, but rarely observe those Holy Days of Obligation (with the exception of Christmas).  Many consider the … Continue reading

Changing Traditions: When Children Enter the Picture during the Holidays

This past Friday, while we began the transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas in my parents’ house, Andrew and I found ourselves talking about Christmas traditions.  While we were dating, and even while we were engaged, we agreed that we would … Continue reading