If you’re anything like me, you want to do everything the best way possible for your child. Unfortunately, it isn’t always obvious what the best way is. Babies don’t come with textbooks. That said, there is a library of baby knowledge to draw from. When Little Fox was about four months old, I went to …
Christ is Risen! Easter Sunday (Pascha) is easily one of the biggest celebrations of the year. With time at church, a big family meal, and Easter egg hunts, our children catch on that the Sunday is important. But how to we continue to keep an Easter mind frame for the rest of the season? Celebrate …
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and to those in the tomb, giving life! Byzantine Catholics have a rich and joyous tradition for celebrating Easter. We greet each other, in church or on the street, by saying “Christ is risen” and responding “Indeed He is risen.” We sing the Paschal troparion. …
The week before Easter is one of increased preparation in anticipation of Easter. For Roman Catholics, it is the final week of Lent. For Byzantine Catholics, Great Lent is over and Holy Week is its own separate fast. Either way, Holy Week holds a special place in our lives as we follow Christ’s path to …
You can never overestimate how much less time you will have for yourself once you bring a baby into your home. The trouble is, the same can apply to time with your spouse. As a Christian family, we know that it is important to prioritize our marriage. Since having our first baby, we have come …
“Can you change the diaper garbage?” “The baby’s pail needs changing again.” Definitely not the most pleasant way to greet my husband when he gets home in the evening. misshapen tennis ball, toss it in the trash! A side benefit to binding the diapers this way is that if you miss the garbage when throwing …
Hello readers! Welcome to TheByzantineLife.com! If this is your first time here check out the About page and subscribe to our emailing list. When I was nearing the end of my time in RCIA, the facilitator started asking us about our discernment of patron saints. Excitement was building for Easter, and the facilitator was considering …