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Thursday, December 15, 2011
My husband and I moved into our home about fifteen years ago.  It was our second home and we did what we could to fix it up.  A little paint, some wall-paper (so fifteen years ago), a few more kids and we were moved in.   It was a few years later that I found a large Wall Crucifix in the attic.  It was left by the previous owner.  I thought  to myself  "who keeps a Crucifix in an attic".  Then I thought it's just one of those things you would never, ever throw away, so up in the attic it must have went.

I took the Crucifix down from the attic, dusted it (Jesus) off and placed it prominently on the wall above my bed.  It remains there today and I actually consider it a house warming gift from the previous owner.  It truly is a treasured gift to me. 

Growing up, my parents had a Crucifix in their room but the kids never had one.  I know for some families there is a Crucifix in every bedroom.  While I may not have a Crucifix in all the rooms, believe me there is some sign of our Catholic faith everywhere.  Prayer cards, medals, children's bibles, Rosary pamphlets, Baptism candles, rosary beads, Holy Water fonts are everywhere.  There are photos of Jesus and  Mary on the refrigerator too.   I even have  a "turf" wall hanging of Mary right next to my phone in the kitchen.  You'll have to be Irish or have traveled to Ireland to know what that is.

I have a baby shower coming up and I think I'll give a Wall Crucifix for the baby's room as a gift.  It's a great idea for a wedding present or a gift for the new homeowner.  It's a tradition that seems to have been forgotten, I'd like to bring it back.  What do you think?  Do you have a Crucifix in each bedroom?  What other items to you have in the house that are a daily reminder of your Catholic faith?

Blessings,
Cathi D
cathid@thecatholicgiftshop.com

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