Liturgical Living Ideas for the Fall<\/strong><\/h2>\nSo how do we live liturgically during the ordinary days of autumn? Here are four ideas to help us fall into a beautiful rhythm of orderly, faith-filled autumn days.<\/p>\n
1. Recommit to prayer.<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf summer\u2019s lack of routine caused your prayer time to fall by the wayside, now is the time to start anew!<\/p>\n
Recommit to spending time with the Lord everyday. It\u2019s okay if you have to start with a few minutes and grow from there. It is simply important to get back on track and work on consistency.<\/p>\n
2. Learn something new.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere is something in the crisp autumn air that reminds us of our love of learning. Whether you are still in school or it has been years since you stepped foot in a classroom, God invites us to continuously learn, grow, and discover within our Catholic Faith.<\/p>\n
So, this autumn dive into an aspect of Catholicism that you\u2019re curious about: prayer, Scripture, the Saints, or Christian living.<\/p>\n
Books I Recommend<\/strong><\/h4>\nHere are a few books to ignite your desire to learn more about the Faith:<\/p>\n
Busy Lives & Restless Souls: How Prayer Can Help You Find the Missing Peace in Your Life<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Becky Eldredge is for readers who feel like peace is missing in their lives. In this book, Becky unpacks the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola in a fresh way and equips us with prayer tools that are accessible and practical within our daily routines.<\/p>\nBecoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God\u2019s Call With Purpose and Joy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sarah Christmyer breathes new life into the stories of Old Testament women and makes their lives surprisingly relatable.\u00a0Stories from Sarah\u2019s faith journey as well as family and friends demonstrate how the same principles that turned ordinary women into faith-filled heroines are also true for us today.<\/p>\nCatherine of Siena<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sigrid Undset presents a memorable portrait of one of the greatest female Saints of all time. Sigrid based this biography on primary sources, her experience living in Italy, and her personal understanding of the human heart.<\/p>\n3. Befriend the angels.<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn the autumn season, we celebrate the angels with two special feast days.<\/p>\n
The Feast of the Archangels is September 29. On this day, we honor three angels named in the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.<\/p>\n
Michael is mentioned in Daniel 10:13-21 and 12:1, Jude 1:9, and Revelation 12:7-9 where he defeats Satan.<\/p>\n
In Luke 1:26-38, Gabriel greets Mary with \u201cHail, favored one! The Lord is with you\u201d and announces the birth of Jesus. Just prior to that, in Luke 1:8-20, Gabriel announces to Zachariah the birth of John the Baptist.<\/p>\n
Lastly, Raphael is named in Tobit 12:15.<\/p>\n
The Feast of the Guardian Angels is October 2. As Catholics, we believe that \u201cbeside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life\u201d (CCC 336).<\/p>\n
This fall, take time to read the Church\u2019s teachings about the angels found in the Catechism 325-354. Or, begin praying the Angel of God prayer on a daily basis. This simple prayer invites our own Guardian Angel to be with us throughout the day, and helps us imagine his presence, guidance, and protection in our lives:<\/p>\n
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God\u2019s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n4. Focus on gratitude.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs we move into the month of November, it is important to intentionally slow down. The world around us wants to jump ahead to Christmas, while we still have a few more weeks of Ordinary Time before Advent begins.<\/p>\n
How to do it<\/strong><\/h4>\nOne way to stay present to the moments of this beautiful time of year\u2014the natural season of autumn and the liturgical season of Ordinary Time\u2014is to focus on gratitude. Here are a few ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude this fall (and beyond):<\/p>\n
Keep a list<\/strong> \/\/ Every day, jot down one, three, or five things you are grateful for. Keep them in your\u00a0planner<\/a>\u00a0in order to cultivate a daily gratitude habit. St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged reviewing each day with gratitude, as part of\u00a0his\u00a0daily examen prayer<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If summer\u2019s lack of routine caused your prayer time to fall by the wayside, now is the time to start anew!<\/p>\n
Recommit to spending time with the Lord everyday. It\u2019s okay if you have to start with a few minutes and grow from there. It is simply important to get back on track and work on consistency.<\/p>\n
2. Learn something new.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere is something in the crisp autumn air that reminds us of our love of learning. Whether you are still in school or it has been years since you stepped foot in a classroom, God invites us to continuously learn, grow, and discover within our Catholic Faith.<\/p>\n
So, this autumn dive into an aspect of Catholicism that you\u2019re curious about: prayer, Scripture, the Saints, or Christian living.<\/p>\n
Books I Recommend<\/strong><\/h4>\nHere are a few books to ignite your desire to learn more about the Faith:<\/p>\n
Busy Lives & Restless Souls: How Prayer Can Help You Find the Missing Peace in Your Life<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Becky Eldredge is for readers who feel like peace is missing in their lives. In this book, Becky unpacks the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola in a fresh way and equips us with prayer tools that are accessible and practical within our daily routines.<\/p>\nBecoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God\u2019s Call With Purpose and Joy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sarah Christmyer breathes new life into the stories of Old Testament women and makes their lives surprisingly relatable.\u00a0Stories from Sarah\u2019s faith journey as well as family and friends demonstrate how the same principles that turned ordinary women into faith-filled heroines are also true for us today.<\/p>\nCatherine of Siena<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sigrid Undset presents a memorable portrait of one of the greatest female Saints of all time. Sigrid based this biography on primary sources, her experience living in Italy, and her personal understanding of the human heart.<\/p>\n3. Befriend the angels.<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn the autumn season, we celebrate the angels with two special feast days.<\/p>\n
The Feast of the Archangels is September 29. On this day, we honor three angels named in the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.<\/p>\n
Michael is mentioned in Daniel 10:13-21 and 12:1, Jude 1:9, and Revelation 12:7-9 where he defeats Satan.<\/p>\n
In Luke 1:26-38, Gabriel greets Mary with \u201cHail, favored one! The Lord is with you\u201d and announces the birth of Jesus. Just prior to that, in Luke 1:8-20, Gabriel announces to Zachariah the birth of John the Baptist.<\/p>\n
Lastly, Raphael is named in Tobit 12:15.<\/p>\n
The Feast of the Guardian Angels is October 2. As Catholics, we believe that \u201cbeside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life\u201d (CCC 336).<\/p>\n
This fall, take time to read the Church\u2019s teachings about the angels found in the Catechism 325-354. Or, begin praying the Angel of God prayer on a daily basis. This simple prayer invites our own Guardian Angel to be with us throughout the day, and helps us imagine his presence, guidance, and protection in our lives:<\/p>\n
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God\u2019s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n4. Focus on gratitude.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs we move into the month of November, it is important to intentionally slow down. The world around us wants to jump ahead to Christmas, while we still have a few more weeks of Ordinary Time before Advent begins.<\/p>\n
How to do it<\/strong><\/h4>\nOne way to stay present to the moments of this beautiful time of year\u2014the natural season of autumn and the liturgical season of Ordinary Time\u2014is to focus on gratitude. Here are a few ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude this fall (and beyond):<\/p>\n
Keep a list<\/strong> \/\/ Every day, jot down one, three, or five things you are grateful for. Keep them in your\u00a0planner<\/a>\u00a0in order to cultivate a daily gratitude habit. St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged reviewing each day with gratitude, as part of\u00a0his\u00a0daily examen prayer<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Here are a few books to ignite your desire to learn more about the Faith:<\/p>\n
Busy Lives & Restless Souls: How Prayer Can Help You Find the Missing Peace in Your Life<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Becky Eldredge is for readers who feel like peace is missing in their lives. In this book, Becky unpacks the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola in a fresh way and equips us with prayer tools that are accessible and practical within our daily routines.<\/p>\n Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God\u2019s Call With Purpose and Joy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sarah Christmyer breathes new life into the stories of Old Testament women and makes their lives surprisingly relatable.\u00a0Stories from Sarah\u2019s faith journey as well as family and friends demonstrate how the same principles that turned ordinary women into faith-filled heroines are also true for us today.<\/p>\n Catherine of Siena<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Sigrid Undset presents a memorable portrait of one of the greatest female Saints of all time. Sigrid based this biography on primary sources, her experience living in Italy, and her personal understanding of the human heart.<\/p>\n In the autumn season, we celebrate the angels with two special feast days.<\/p>\n The Feast of the Archangels is September 29. On this day, we honor three angels named in the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.<\/p>\n Michael is mentioned in Daniel 10:13-21 and 12:1, Jude 1:9, and Revelation 12:7-9 where he defeats Satan.<\/p>\n In Luke 1:26-38, Gabriel greets Mary with \u201cHail, favored one! The Lord is with you\u201d and announces the birth of Jesus. Just prior to that, in Luke 1:8-20, Gabriel announces to Zachariah the birth of John the Baptist.<\/p>\n Lastly, Raphael is named in Tobit 12:15.<\/p>\n The Feast of the Guardian Angels is October 2. As Catholics, we believe that \u201cbeside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life\u201d (CCC 336).<\/p>\n This fall, take time to read the Church\u2019s teachings about the angels found in the Catechism 325-354. Or, begin praying the Angel of God prayer on a daily basis. This simple prayer invites our own Guardian Angel to be with us throughout the day, and helps us imagine his presence, guidance, and protection in our lives:<\/p>\n Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God\u2019s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n As we move into the month of November, it is important to intentionally slow down. The world around us wants to jump ahead to Christmas, while we still have a few more weeks of Ordinary Time before Advent begins.<\/p>\n One way to stay present to the moments of this beautiful time of year\u2014the natural season of autumn and the liturgical season of Ordinary Time\u2014is to focus on gratitude. Here are a few ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude this fall (and beyond):<\/p>\n Keep a list<\/strong> \/\/ Every day, jot down one, three, or five things you are grateful for. Keep them in your\u00a0planner<\/a>\u00a0in order to cultivate a daily gratitude habit. St. Ignatius of Loyola encouraged reviewing each day with gratitude, as part of\u00a0his\u00a0daily examen prayer<\/a>.<\/p>\n3. Befriend the angels.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Focus on gratitude.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How to do it<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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