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Christmas after Losing a Grandparent {picture book recommendation}

by Clara | Dec 4, 2025

“What will Christmas be like for Grandma in Heaven?”

This is a question many children ask, and parents struggle to answer after the loss of a grandparent (or even a parent). Here is the picture book I am using with my 4-year-old to talk about Christmas without her Papa:

12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Did you know that Jesus made 12 Promises to those who honor His Sacred Heart?
Here are the promises He shared with St. Margaret Mary:

Patrick Madrid recommends THIS…

Twice this week grandparents called Patrick Madrid’s radio show to ask just those questions, and without hesitation he made a recommendation.

What Feast Days are We Celebrating in June?

First, watch the short video below to see what Feast days are coming up in June! Then, read below to learn some fun facts about these June feast days.

Holy Heroes Novena for Mary, Mother of the Church [Updated: May 2020]

Early this year, Pope Francis announced that the Monday after Pentecost Sunday every year will be dedicated to celebrating Mary as Mother of the Church. This year, the feast falls on June 1st.

Never forget: A General’s secret (and my son’s observation)

I realized that it had been some years since I had seen the movie, but I was--frankly--skeptical that the man sitting before me that afternoon had anything to do with it. The conversation we were having occurred just before Memorial Day, as I recall now. The college...

Top 7 Books for Every College Freshman

With High School Graduation just around the corner and the beginning of college approaching fast, it’s time for high school seniors (like me) to start picking classes for the fall and creating packing lists for move in day!

Beware: Visiting a Public Health clinic with my teens

If anyone needs any tangible proof that our society is in trouble, take them to the local health department.

3 Ways to Honor the Shroud All Year Long

It’s a devotion every Catholic family should know!

New: Holy Images print for chapel, rectory, home

The Catholic Church has preserved a rich heritage of sacred art, each work a reflection of the artist’s personal contemplation of God, displayed to deepen the meditation of millions of viewers over the centuries. But the Holy Images we are making available now for the...

10 Things You Might Not Know about Saint Bernadette or Lourdes

1: Bernadette's feast day is April 16th! People usually celebrate her story on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11th), and forget that Bernadette has her own feast day! In some countries, the Catholic Church celebrates Bernadette's feast on February...