Liturgical Living for Catholic Families: Feast Days from Monday 16th November to Sunday 22nd

The main feast days are this week:

16th - St Margaret of Scotland

17th - St Elizabeth of Hungary

19th - Our Lady of Divine Providence

21st - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

22nd - St Cecilia

16th of November - ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND

A biography of St Margaret of Scotland for children. HT: Intercessories Family Ministry

Here is the link to the online story of St Margaret of Scotland from the beautiful Catholic children's book, Book of Saints and Heros. It has a beautiful black & white image of St Margaret that could be printed up and coloured in. HT: The Baldwin Project

A colouring page of St Margaret of Scotland HT: Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda

This next link is to a picture slide show of the life of St Margaret of Scotland, not to be missed with the family, just beautiful!! HT: St Margaret's in the UK

A St Margaret of Scotland Paper Doll HT: Paper Dali

Here is a lovely crown cake over at Catholic Cuisine that could be used for this day. I made that cake earlier this year and it was enjoyed by the whole family. Also, the crown cake mentioned below for St Elizabth of Hungary is also suitable.

17th of November - ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY

A biography on St Elizabeth of Hungary for children. HT: Intercessories Family Ministry

A biography on St Elizabeth of Hungary for older children. HT: Magnificat

Here is the link to the online story of St Elizabeth of Hungary from the beautiful Catholic children's book, Book of Saints and Heros. It has a beautiful black & white image of St Elizabeth that could be printed up and coloured in. HT: The Baldwin Project

A colouring page of St Elizabeth of Hungary. HT: Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda

Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda created a Saints n' Stiches series which included one for St Elizabeth of Hungary, a lovely embroidery craft.

The photo credit is Jessica's over at Shower of Roses, where she did a beautiful job embroidering, using Charlotte's pattern for the Highlights of 'E' Week.

St Elizabeth's Crown Cake HT: Catholic Cuisine

The Vision series book of Saint Elizabeth's Three Crowns for older children.

19th of November - OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Information about the origins of this feast. HT: Catholic Media

Father John Hardon writes on this lesser known feast and title, a beautiful read. HT: True Presence

A beautiful webpage dedicated to this title with prayers as well. HT: Pray the Rosary Apostolate

Here is a colouring picture of the tender image of Our Lady of Divine Providence...when I look at the image I see the Child Jesus' posture showing that He is completely reliant on His Blessed Mother for everything...and so too, should we. This is my drawing, so feel free to use, click to enlarge and print.

21st of November - PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY