In this post I will be sharing my printable liturgical living calendar for August, the month of devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Liturgical Living for the Month of August
Whoa, we’re halfway there! Summer is such a fun and busy time for families. Let’s not forget some amazing powerhouse feast days that happen in August.
Here are some ideas for liturgical living in August:
- Celebrate the Assumption of Mary on August 15th with a special prayer or Marian devotion.
- Participate in a Transfiguration feast day celebration on August 6th, commemorating Jesus’ transformation on Mount Tabor.
- Observe the Feast of St. Dominic on August 8th, founder of the Dominican Order, by learning about his life and work.
- Dedicate the month to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, fostering a deeper devotion through daily rosary recitation. Be sure to check out my rosary resources for kids!
- Incorporate symbols and colors associated with the month’s saints and feast days into your home decor, such as white and blue for the Assumption.
- Make Mary crowns for the Queenship of Mary.
- Share stories of the month’s saints with your family, emphasizing their virtues and examples of faith.
- Connect with your local parish to participate in community events and liturgical celebrations throughout the month.
Ideas for Celebrating the Assumption of Mary (August 15th):
- Begin the day with a special family prayer or rosary dedicated to the Blessed Mother, reflecting on her assumption into heaven.
- Attend Mass and participate in any parish events or processions honoring the Assumption.
- Create a Marian altar or sacred space in your home, adorned with flowers, candles, and images of Mary. Try this fun candle tutorial.
- Share stories and readings about the Assumption with your family, discussing the significance of this event in the life of Mary and the Church.
- Gather for a family meal, incorporating traditional dishes or symbolic foods associated with the Blessed Mother, such as a blue and white-themed dessert representing her colors.
Ideas for Celebrating the Queenship of Mary (August 22nd):
- Begin the day with a prayer or meditation focused on Mary’s role as Queen of Heaven and Earth, asking for her intercession and guidance.
- Participate in a crowning ceremony for a Mary statue or icon in your home, using a small crown or floral wreath to symbolize her queenship.
- Create a DIY craft project with children, such as making crowns or decorating homemade cards to honor Mary’s queenship.
- Reflect on the scriptural basis for Mary’s queenship, sharing readings from Revelation 12 or other relevant passages.
- Attend Mass or a special devotion at your parish, fostering a deeper connection with your faith community as you celebrate Mary’s queenship together.
Both celebrations offer opportunities to deepen your devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Free Printable Liturgical Calendar for August
How to Access the Free Printable
- Drop your email in the box below.
- Check your inbox and click through to the PDF.
- Save it to your computer or phone.
- Print it off at home or at your local printer.
- For personal and non-profit use only. I get a lot of requests for parishes to use my printables. Thank you for asking and you are absolutely welcome to do so. Please consider donating if it is within your parish budget by using my Tip Jar, and please pray for me!
- Watermark free versions may be available on my Etsy shop.
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