Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: June 10 2006 at 9:31am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
Molly Smith asked some good questions recently which I attempted to answer:

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Okay, now I'm interested, December 3rd I can do!!

Please forgive me, but how does one go about setting up a family altar? What are the basics? Are these instructions in the book? I don't have one yet (the book, or the altar for that matter) because I found it all overwhelming UNTIL I read your blog where you say, and I hope you don't mind me pasting this here,

"The observance of the Liturgical Year is not another planning calendar, class in time management, or burdensome project. It is simply living in the present and hoping in the future without forgetting the past."

That did it for me and now I can't stop thinking about it.

So, back to the family altar...does it need to be a particular size? Is there anything that always should be on it? Is there a proper place in home where it should be? Do you keep your notebook on it (we'll likely do a family notebook)? What else do I need to know?

Thanks so much!



I thought it might help if we started a very simple project list for all those wanting to begin the new Liturgical Year study with Catholic Mosaic.

Everyone can follow along, no matter where they jump in.
Look for the thread labeled: 1st Step

I hope this helps everyone and that you find it freeing and more do-able.

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