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Brave Women from the Bible: Theme of our Traditional Catholic Planner 2025 collection
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Traditional Catholic Planner 2025 collection, thoughtfully designed for those who seek to deepen their spiritual life while staying organized throughout the year. This planner is unlike any other, dedicated to the beauty and rhythm of the 1962 Latin Missal liturgical calendar. With feasts, holydays, and saints' days carefully selected, each week of 2025 will offer reminders of the rich tradition of the Church. Designed with intentionality, beauty, and practicality, the 2025 Traditional Catholic Planner is available in three unique weekly layout designs.... Read more...
Ember Days 2025: A Tradition of Renewal
Ember Days 2025: A Tradition of Renewal
The Ember Days hold a significant place in the traditional Catholic calendar, especially for those who follow the 1962 Latin Missal. These days serve as a reminder of the Church's... Read more...
2024 Traditional Catholic Planner with Beautiful Religious Paintings inside
Our line of 2024 Traditional Catholic Planners come with more special features and at the same price! In the fast-paced world we live in, staying organized is essential. But as Catholics, we also seek spiritual inspiration and growth in our daily lives. What if there were a tool that could help you do both? Look no further than our 2024 Traditional Catholic Planners, designed to keep you on top of your schedule while nurturing your faith. In this blog post, we'll explore the features and benefits of our planner and... Read more...
Observing the Ember Days 2024: Dates and Traditions
Ember Days, a lesser-known but spiritually rich tradition in the Catholic Church, offer unique opportunities for fasting, prayer, and reflection. As we look ahead to the Ember Days 2024, this post explores their dates, significance, and the traditions associated with these special occasions. Read our article on What are Ember Days? Ember Days 2024 Dates Date Ember Day Feb 21 Ember Wednesday of Lent Feb 23 Ember Friday of Lent Feb 24 Ember Saturday of Lent May 22 Ember Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost May 24 Ember Friday in... Read more...
A Christian's Guide to the Holy Days of Obligation in 2024 (Traditional Catholic Calendar)
Holy days of Obligation are "Days on which the faithful are bound to attend Mass and rest from servile work." As we anticipate the new year, let's explore the Holy Days of Obligation in 2024 according to the Traditional Catholic calendar, their significance, and how to observe them. Note: Holy Days of Obligation depend per country. In the US, Epiphany is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Holy Days of Obligation in 2024 as observed in the Traditional Catholic calendar All Sundays In the Catholic calendar, all Sundays are considered... Read more...
Traditional Catholic Planner 2023 - 2024 is here!
Using our Traditional Catholic Planner 2023 - 2024, you can organize your daily life with the traditional seasons of the Catholic Church. Based on the 1962 missal calendar, each date is listed with feasts and holydays. On every weekly planner page, generous space is provided for your planning and writing needs. It also includes trackers for Confession, Holy Communion, Meditation, Spiritual Reading, and Examination of Conscience (which are Padre Pio's 5 points for spiritual growth. Contents of Traditional Catholic Planner 2023 - 2024 We have two binding options for the... Read more...
Ember Days 2023 according to the Traditional Catholic calendar
See our related post: What are Ember Days and what it means in the Catholic Church What are the Ember Days for 2023? Date Feast Rules on fasting and abstinence 2022 ADVENT Dec 14, 2022 Ember Day (Winter Wednesday) - Wednesday following St. Lucy's feast (Dec 13) Traditional day of fasting and partial abstinence Dec 16, 2022 Ember Day (Winter Friday) Abstinence de jure; also a traditional day of fast Dec 17, 2022 Ember Day (Winter Saturday Traditional day of fasting and partial abstinence 2023 LENT Mar 1, 2023 Ember... Read more...
Our 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner: New and exciting features
Downton Abbey, it always occupied my mind when I design the 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner. And it is also one of the things that got me through to my first trimester of my current pregnancy. Oh first trimester. Your body is always exhausted growing another life inside of you. I've stopped making grand plans such as mopping the floor and decided to doing just the bare minimum of things which easily makes me lose breathe. Thank goodness for Downton Abbey to soothe my nausea and vomiting. It is such a... Read more...
Our Traditional Catholic Planner 2022 - 2023 for Women
Introducing our new range of Traditional Catholic Planner 2022 - 2023! These planners are marked with feasts based on the Traditional Catholic calendar. Our planners aim to help women organize the chaos at home and in the mind while keeping their spiritual life alive. They are designed for different types of women: 2022- 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner for Women 2022- 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner for Moms 2022- 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner for Homeschoolers 2022- 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner for Teachers 2022 - 2023 Traditional Catholic Planner for Women Buy here... Read more...
What is the difference between Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit?
What is the difference between Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit?
  Ever wonder what is the difference between Holy Ghost and Holy Spirit?   Let me start this post with the Glory Be Father prayer to give honor to the... Read more...
What does the Bible say about perfection, especially for motherhood?
Have you ever wondered "What does the Bible say about perfection?" And in what context can it be applied to motherhood? What does the word "perfection" mean to mothers? Perfectly clean homes, perfect meals, perfect routines? Of course, there is nothing wrong with aiming to have all these qualities in your home and family. Let's look at another point of view. When it comes to perfection, the standards of the world suggests another plethora of ideas. Luxury, wealth, recognition, fame, etcetera. According to the Bible, Jesus Himself said: "Be you therefore... Read more...
How to Deal with Teenagers by Fr. Michael Pfliegler
(from) A HANDBOOK OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY Characteristic Attitudes of puberty 1. The naivete of childhood comes to an end. Up to this time the child was an undeveloped human being without an individual personality. His responses and attitudes were dictated by the group to which he belonged. He accepted ideas and beliefs unquestioningly. Now he is able to reason out a question, to accept or reject a given position. All at once the child notices the difference (or even the sharp contrast) between the religious lessons in school and the... Read more...