Family altar

When we got married, one of the first things Tom insisted on was that we create a home altar. I had seen such things at the homes of a few Catholic families we knew, but never really understood how they were "used," or why they had decided to dedicate a specific area of their house for one. I resisted for a while, not wanting to sacrifice any space in our tiny little duplex towards something that I felt we would never actually use. Tom won out in the end, though, and we set up a little…

How do you set up a Catholic home altar? An important part of the domestic church is creating a place to gather together for daily family prayer.

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Do you want to create your own Day of the Dead altar, but not sure where to start? Proudly made in Mexico, this set is made of wood, perfect for celebrating Día de Muertos. It's a great foundation to setting up your own custom altar. Add your own pictures of loved ones passed or any significant nichos from your collection, and your altar will be ready to put on display. See our photo for inspiration!Also, available is an accessory add-on to help you adorn your altar, which includes plates…

A Family Altar Alters the Family: Transforming Lives Through Shared Faith

No great saint went without seeking God in the midst of struggle and suffering, God is calling us too! If we are the domestic church, that means that our homes should be places that we go back to after being in the world where we find peace and the presence of Christ.

On that New Year’s Day — the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God — they envisioned family evening prayer and Sunday rosaries in its sun-drenched space. What they couldn’t have foreseen was the role it would play in the midst of a pandemic that would make their own parish temporarily inaccessible, and how that would help bring them closer to each other and their heavenly Father.

Regina Magazine recently profiled my Pastor and my parish . He led a restoration of our Church, brought back the altar rail...and m...

Bring Catholic tradition into your home with our stunning wall decor. These religious art pieces are a great way to display the beautiful heritage of your faith.