In this episode I discuss some great Catholic small businesses to support for purchasing gifts for children going through the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. The companies discussed are: KolbeandCo Mama's Little Loves Be a Heart - here is the Living the Seasons book as well! Prayer Pillow Cases IvyDoeandCo The Cheerful Gifter Spirit Within Studios The Wanderlust Catholic Knots of Grace Violets and Moss The Little Rose Shop Saints Around the World- book by Meg Hunter-Kilmer Saintly Creatures- Word on Fire Press

On this episode I discuss the importance of Lent for us as Christians. I discuss giving up things in excess: sweets, shopping, and anger. I also discuss ways to add prayer into your life! Links are here to the products I discussed: Turn to the Cross from Ave Maria Press Blessed Is She Lenten Devotional No Heart Untouched Rosaries for Kids

In this episode I share advice I received from the Stand, Kneel, Now What? Community on how to help prepare children for their 1st Holy Communion.

In this episode I discuss the amazing decision my husband and I made to send our children to Catholics Schools. We love the school and community our children are a part of and it is one of the many reasons we chose to come home to the Catholic Church. The prayer that I do this week is the Litany of Humility.

In this week's short episode, due to laryngitis, I discuss fostering a relationship with God, our Father and specifically seeing Him as MY father. I discuss doing some Lectio Divina with The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 11 verse 11. I also discuss my dislike of salmon... ;)

In this week's episode I discuss the importance of seeking silence when hearing God's voice or sharing God's voice. Please be sure to like and follow on Facebook at Stand, Kneel, Now What? Podcast and on Instragram @stand_kneel_now_what

In this episode I discuss some goals that I have for 2024. Please consider sharing your goals as well! Here is a link for CatholicMom. You can sign up for the daily gospel readings and the daily blog that will come straight to your email. Here is the link to my previous podcast on Lectio Devina.

In this episode I give some background facts on how I have served The Salvation Army with my time, talent, and treasure while giving the community of Stand, Kneel, Now What? the challenge of doing the same thing. Please consider making donations to red kettles, adopting a family or an angel from the Angel Tree, or even donating a home cooked meal! Also, do not be afraid of starting new traditions for your family during Advent. Sometimes the new traditions are just what you and your family need! Books mentioned in this week's episode are: The Night Before Christmas The Snow Angel 5 Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath

Companies mentioned in this week's episode: Corda Candles Rough2Rustic No Heart Untouched . Mama's Little Loves Sock Religious Be A Heart Design Bellamare Designs. Nicole Lanthier Art Pietas Designs With a Joyful Heart Shining Light Dolls Thy Olive Tree Dappled Light Doodles Lego Catechism Book Amy Cattapan's book, "Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet? This company does not sponsor the podcast, however, I am a personal affiliate for the company. If you use the code, KAREN10, you will receive 10% off your order! Telos Art Design You can find the catalog here at: A Cozy Catholic Christmas from CatholicInfluencers.com

In this episode I discuss what my words for 2023 were and what my word for 2024 will be and why. I encourage everyone to take the next few weeks and ask for discernment from the Holy Spirit on what you can make your Word of the Year for 2024!