Feb. 20, 2007 - Crown of Thorns

In preparing our home for Lent, we found a great idea posted by Michelle at 4Real Learning ~ making a Crown of Thorns centerpiece for the table.  I purchased a $3 grapevine wreath and then dismantled it, as it was much too large.  I wove a Crown of Thorns with it, and used toothpicks for additional thorns.  As the children do penance, offer extra prayers, and make sacrifices this Lent, they will be pulling out the thorns.  I think that on Easter they will each find a crown at their place setting, in keeping with Isaiah 61:3 - "to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes"!

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Feb. 19, 2007 - Stations of the Cross Grottos

I had posted on the 4RealLearning forum about Stations of the Cross Grottos.  I noticed these in several catalogs and thought they would be a nice addition to our Lenten devotions.  The cost was prohibitive for me, however.  Instead, we bought some craft sticks and ribbon and made our own.  This was easy and fun, enjoyed by the kids alot!  I'll be hanging these around the living room walls and up the stairwell, so we can move around while we pray the Stations this Lent.

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