Looking to beat the February blues? Create a Catholic home altar

[Michie]

As the cold of February sets in, it often brings a sense of heaviness or spiritual apathy. One way to fight this seasonal lull is to create a space in your home that invites reflection, prayer and peace. A Catholic home altar — a sacred space adorned with symbols of faith — is a simple yet powerful way to transform your environment and renew your spiritual focus.

Home altars are a longstanding Jewish and Christian tradition, tracing back to Abraham himself: “From there he moved on to the hill country on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the Lord and invoked the name of the Lord” (Gen 12:8).

Creating a Catholic home altar invites the presence of God into your home. The space serves as a daily reminder to focus on faith amid the busyness of life, offering a tangible way to cultivate a deeper prayer life and strengthen your family. The altar also acts as a visual catechism, reminding those in the home of key aspects of the Catholic faith, such as the significance of the Eucharist, the saints and the Holy Family.

Elements of a Catholic home altar​

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Looking to beat the February blues? Create a Catholic home altar

Transform your home this winter with a Catholic altar — a sacred space that fosters family prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.

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[RileyG]

I have multiple icons, statues, rosaries, and other items.

I'm really interested but have lack of space.

Hmmm...

Thanks for posting!