Maria von Trapp’s secret to Catholic family happiness

Most people think of Maria von Trapp as the young mother from The Sound of Music. Few realize that in subsequent years, as a pious wife and a seasoned Catholic mother, Maria gave herself unreservedly to keeping her family Catholic. The von Trapp family kept their Faith by observing in their home the many feasts of the Church’s liturgical year, with poems and prayers, food and fun, and so much more. Now you can too. In this joyful and charming full-color hardback book, Maria von Trapp unveils for you the year-round Christian traditions she loved. These traditions created a warm and inviting Catholic home for her large family and will do the same for yours. Here are the songs they sang for feasts and holidays, as well as Maria’s personal recipes for traditional holiday foods. Here are countless ways to turn events such as anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, birthdays, wedding receptions, and even funerals into feasts celebrated in the Lord. With the help of Maria von Trapp, you, too, can provide Christian structure and vibrancy to your home. Soon your home will be a warm and loving place, an earthly reflection of our eternal home. Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family by Maria Augusta von Trapp Hardback — 256 pages List price: $29.95  Today's Sale Price: $24.99! BUY NOW Keeping a prayer life with your family is key to building a vibrant and joyful Catholic home. But it isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the endless prayers and devotions, our spiritual life often feels frantic and burdensome. This isn't the way it should be! Our prayer life and our family life should — and can! — be in harmony. In these pages, authors David Clayton and Leila Lawler help you reclaim the almost lost tradition of the little oratory. Consisting of a modest table and icons, the little oratory is a visible sign of spiritual awareness and devotion. The little oratory spiritually nourishes your family by extending the Eucharistic worship of the Mass into your home. Building your own little oratory is simple, and in these pages you'll discover just how easy it is. In fact, you likely have most of the pieces in your home already — except, perhaps, the sacred art. That's why we've included in this book eight full-colored icons that are ready for framing. Here is one of them: By following the wise advice in this book, you'll discover the peace and love that flow from a home that is focused on Christ. You'll also learn: How to overcome the feeling that you're too busy to pray.   How to use sacred art to strengthen your prayer life.     How to extend Catholic beliefs and devotions into every room of the house.   Why the Liturgy of the Hours is important and how it can make your family holy.   How to pray the Rosary with children — and keep the rowdiest of them calm and reverent.   The active role children can — and should — play in the prayer life of the family.   What to do when only one parent takes the spiritual life seriously.   Practical ways to extend the liturgical life into your workplace.   And countless other tips to help you practice your faith in the heart of your home. Get BOTH books for only $39.99! BUY NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Get one book a month for only $15? Learn more: