“Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family” Giveaway with your {bits & pieces}

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*I updated this post with one more link — to a lovely page of Advent hymns! So do look below if you are returning…

 

I’m so excited to be able to offer three of our readers a copy of the classic Maria Von Trapp book, Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family! Details on entering the giveaway are below.

There are a few books that have really influenced those of us in my generation who were building from the ground up as far as family liturgical traditions. Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family is definitely one; Take Joy by Tasha Tudor and Mary Reed Newland’s The Year and Our Children are two others. The Tudor book is still out of print — I snatch up any copies I might find at book sales and give them as wedding/shower gifts; fortunately, Sophia had reprinted Newland’s book last year and now we have the Von Trapp book!*

*As we wax enthusiastic for all things liturgical living, I will remind you to take what you love and leave what makes you feel stressed. There are years ahead of you to add traditions; you don’t have to do it all at once. Remember, these authors had a lot of collective memory to work with, and Maria in particular was stepping into a family that was already formed in the deep traditions of Austria, with servants to facilitate it all. The most important things, in my opinion, are those I have written about here: a little oratory in your home, and during Advent, the candle wreath and the calendar, lived with a simplicity in the season of quiet expectation and humble preparation. I only say this because I know you — and myself — so well! Be peaceful!

So of course I had to offer the Von Trapp book to you! (When the giveaway ends next week there will be a code for you to buy it at 30% off from Sophia, because they are the best.)

You can read a sample chapter here; and here is a little trailer if you are totally unfamiliar with dear Maria.

I’m also honored that Sophia Institute Press is offering a nice package deal for the Von Trapp book and my book, The Little Oratory together. So if you are wanting them both, do check out their page. 

Just leave a comment here if you would like to be entered into the giveaway for the Von Trapp book, which will close next week, probably on Thursday. Please share our blog with a friend! Three readers will win a copy!

 

On to our links!

Rosie sent me this link to a lovely blog and this post from dear Amanda: An Advent carol for each day! Many have asked me for an Advent list and I posted some favorites here. Amanda’s post is super helpful for learning hymns with the family, especially if you don’t have a piano or read music. If it seems like too much, just listen to them before Sunday and choose one or two to learn. That’s fine! You have your whole life ahead of you!

 

As you well know, for I have often told you so, I have done not one but two readings of books about the liturgy: The Spirit of the Liturgy by Romano Guardini and the book by the same name of Joseph Ratzinger. You might be interested in an encyclical that magisterially summarizes the aims of the liturgical renewal that began in the early years of the last century, Mediator Dei by Pius XII. Here is an excellent discussion of that document: Mediator Dei—70 Years Later, Its Groundbreaking Legacy Lives on. I would add a few more points, but it’s a good start to reading this amazing treasure on worship, devotion, and prayer.

 

You might enjoy this little trailer for Mr. Mehan’s Amazing Mythical Mammals (M5). This book will make a great Christmas gift, don’t forget! (It’s illustrated by my illustrious illustrating son-in-law, John Folley!)

 

In defense of wasting time.

 

Multiplying the gift of life. The importance of family and children to man’s happiness.

 

Persuasive cartography.

 

Divorce ruins children’s happiness. If you know someone thinking of divorcing, have them read this article and if possible, Leila Miller’s book, Primal Loss. (affiliate link)

 

My friend Mark Langley writes, It’s Never too Late to Become Liberally Educated.

 

While you are not looking, faith is being airbrushed out of history. 

 

From the archives:

Here is my roundup of the Advent posts on the blog.

 

Don’t forget to check the archives of the Library Project for book gift-giving ideas. Here’s a post about beauty.

 

Today* is the feast of glorious St. Andrew! Begin your St. Andrew novena today!

*Maybe this is why this post published today — my confusion was a compound one, but this way we really are starting today, his actual feast day!

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