94 Raising Kids in the Liturgical Year: Catholic Homeschooling Through Advent & Epiphany, a conversation with Rebecca Grabill

In this beautiful pre-Advent conversation, Maeve welcomes Catholic convert and homeschooling mom-of-six Rebecca Grabill to explore how liturgical living can anchor families during the most chaotic time of the year. Rebecca shares her conversion story, her family’s journey into homeschooling, and the surprising depth and symbolism behind the Magi, the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and the entire Epiphany tradition. Together they talk about raising truth-hungry teens, weaving liturgy into ordinary days, and how the Holy Spirit breathes creativity into the domestic church. A rich, joyful episode for parents seeking meaning, peace, and structure as the holidays unfold.Show Notes, Published November 23, 2025Navigating holiday overwhelm with graceRebecca’s conversion story & surprising on-ramps to CatholicismWhy teens crave depth, truth, and liturgical rhythmThe hidden symbolism of the Magi & the giftsHow myrrh mysteriously foreshadows both Christ’s burial and the Wedding FeastHow to start liturgical living simply (even with littles!)Using morning time to anchor your homeschoolInviting the Holy Spirit into your creativity and parentingSt. Catherine of Siena’s fire-filled influenceResources for celebrating Advent, Epiphany, and the 12 Days of ChristmasResources MentionedOne Star, Three Kings (Rebecca Grabill)JoyOfAdvent.com — Jesse Tree guide, Advent family resources, Epiphany traditionsIsn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!https://maevejemison.com/Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:https://www.amazon.com/Home-Where-Truth-Should-Homeschool/dp/B0CSWJ2QXC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705863918&sr=8-1