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Home Altar Ideas https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/12/23/home-altar-ideas?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter  You've probably heard it said that the Catholic home is the Domestic Church. Two main reasons for this very true saying is that parents are primarily responsible  for children's catechesis, and of course, families spend much more time in the home than they do at the parish. So, why not bring some of those same elements from Church that draw souls to God and incorporate them into your home?  You can do this easily by creating your own home altar with saint  statues, icons or framed Catholic art, catholic candles, and, of course, a crucifix. Setting a small place aside for a home altar is a great idea for families. It's also a great idea for your friends and loved ones who live alone, so encourage them to do this as well.  Home altars function as an encouragement to a life centered in prayer and faith. While the world outside the home threatens to destro

 5 Ways to Live Like A Monk in the World https://www.conceptionabbey.org/5-ways-live-like-monk-world/ Here are five tenets of Benedictine monasticism that you can cultivate in your life by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB, Vocation Director, Conception Abbey 1. Cultivate Silence, 2. Be Faithful to Daily Prayer, 3. Form Authentic Community, 4. Make time for Lectio Divina, 5. Practice Humility https://www.conceptionabbey.org/5-ways-live-like-monk-world/ 1. Cultivate Silence St. Benedict wrote, “Speaking and teaching are the master’s task; the disciple is to be silent and listen” (RB 6:8). Silence is the environment that allows you to listen to God’s voice and the voices of those around you properly. Many people are uncomfortable with silence or they find it awkward, so they fill their days with needless noise and distractions. Turning off the music and radio, especially when you are in the car, moderating television or Internet use will challenge you to listen to the God who dwells within you and s

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