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Welcome Ladies in Our Lord!
Ladies in Our Lord, Is how St Ignatius of Loyola addressed many of his letters
to the women who supported his order and missionary efforts.
Meet Rebecca Even
Author & Speaker
Hi, My name is Rebecca Even, over the course of 30 years my work, after being a wife and mother, has been focused on the Medieval Mary Garden Tradition or Gardens, Talks and Retreats on the Communion of Saints or Bees and the 12 Days of Christmas or Trees.
Greetings & Welcome to a small patch of the internet dedicated to the AMDG.Life
Does the history of the Medieval Mary Garden tradition intrigue you?
Do you love traditions, legends and lore about the Catholic/Christian faith and its cast of supporting characters, especially The Blessed Mother?
Do you love Advent & Christmas and crave a more sacred way to celebrate our faith with your family?
Are you committed to promoting the culture of Life?
Then you are in the right place!
Welcome!
Hi, My name is Rebecca Even, over the course of 30 years my work, after being a wife and mother, has been focused on the Medieval Mary Garden Tradition or Gardens, Talks and Retreats on the Communion of Saints or Bees and the 12 Days of Christmas or Trees.
Greetings & Welcome to a small patch of the internet dedicated to the AMDG.Life
Does the history of the Medieval Mary Garden tradition intrigue you?
Do you love traditions, legends and lore about the Catholic/Christian faith and its cast of supporting characters, especially The Blessed Mother?
Do you love Advent & Christmas and crave a more sacred way to celebrate our faith with your family?
Are you committed to promoting the culture of Life?
Then you are in the right place!
Welcome!
Rebecca Even
As Seen and Heard On...
As Seen and Heard On...
Gardens, Bees & Christmas Trees
A.K.A. The Medieval Mary Gardens, The Communion of Saints,
& The 12 Days of Christmas!
Medieval Mary Gardens
The Communion of Saints
The 12 Days of Christmas!
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How to keep Christ in Christmas!
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MORE ABOUT ...
Rebecca Even
Rebecca Even is an encourager of women, especially mothers, striving to build a culture of beauty and life in their families and communities.
As a wife, mother and creative, She brings a unique perspective to her work, blending faith, tradition, and creative inspiration. She is the author of our father, gave us the 12 Days of Christmas and creator of our lady of the joyful mysteries and medieval Mary Garden tradition journal.
Rebecca‘s presentations incorporate audience interaction, visual media, and music bringing to life topics such as Mary Gardens, letters to women from Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Living the 12 Days of Christmas.
Her social media handles are CatholicSmile and her blog themes are around gardens, bees, and Christmas trees. Rebecca weaves together, spirituality, tradition, and inspiration.
Her work has been featured in print and on radio with national Catholic register Immaculate radio EWTN‘s, take two with Debby & Jerry, little Catholic bubble the Catholic Sun blog and the Terri and Jesse show.
Retreat & Speaking Topics
Medieval Mary Garden Traditions
- Ideal for Easter, May or October
Where’s Mary’s Closet
- Our Lady and her apparitions
A Journey through St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Letters to Women
- Year Round
HOW to keep Christ in Christmas!
- Observing Advent and Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas.
Get To Know Rebecca Even Better
I am just an ordinary sinner, wondering what to cook for dinner - Marie Bellet
The Birth Place of Love Needs our Help!
Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem
Located just 1500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, Holy family hospital In Bethlehem is a state of the art maternity and neonatal critical care center, serving poor and at risk families throughout the holy land.
In this region of conflict, this Catholic teaching hospital stands as a beacon of Hope for families in the Bethlehem region, including refugees and residence of remote desert communities.
Holy family hospital is a primary work of the Order Of Malta, the world‘s largest Christian charity. It is an oasis of peace, where Christians and Muslims work together every day to serve families without regard to need or Creed.
Holy family hospital operates on a budget of $5 million to provide over 40,000 services and deliver almost 5000 babies annually.
Your support brings life, peace, and hope to the holy land.
The Birth Place of Love Needs our Help!
Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem
Located just 1500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, Holy family hospital In Bethlehem is a state of the art maternity and neonatal critical care center, serving poor and at risk families throughout the holy land.
In this region of conflict, this Catholic teaching hospital stands as a beacon of Hope for families in the Bethlehem region, including refugees and residence of remote desert communities.
Holy family hospital is a primary work of the Order Of Malta, the world‘s largest Christian charity. It is an oasis of peace, where Christians and Muslims work together every day to serve families without regard to need or Creed.
Holy family hospital operates on a budget of $5 million to provide over 40,000 services and deliver almost 5000 babies annually.
Your support brings life, peace, and hope to the holy land.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT our happy customer say
"This is the second time I am purchasing this kit. We had so much fun the first time creating the ornaments and candleholders. I want to share the experience with more of my family. Plus, the creations will be around for many more Christmas seasons."
Janet M.
on December 22, 2021
"This book with the story, song, and craft kit should become a meaningful Christmas holiday tradition for every household. Who knew that the song of Twelve Days of Christmas was really a story about the Catholic faith?! Much gratitude to author Rebecca Even for bringing this important story in an educational, fun, and interactive format!"
Lisa F.
December 21, 2016
"This book brings home the meaning of Christmas for my family! We are able to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with our faith as the center using this beautiful book. customer experience you provide."
Katie L.
January 4, 2023
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Celebrate Christmas Fully
Celebrate Christmas Fully
Remember the Real St. Nicholas and Focus on All 12 Days
"Popular culture says Christmas is over on Dec. 26.
But Catholics know that Christmas is 12 days (from Christmas Day through the Epiphany) — and then some (the Christmas season ends on the feast of the baptism of the Lord in January).
Santa Claus may be society’s holiday staple, but his Catholic roots as St. Nicholas shouldn’t be ignored either."
Christmas starts now
Christmas starts now
"My friend Rebecca Even has provided us with lovely music, an illustrated book and family projects to create a real Christmas – 12 Days of Christmas.
I have had so much fun making the decorated candles to be lit each day, ornaments to be hung on the tree and tags allotting the gifts for my family to be opened over the next 12 days. "
The Best Christmas Ever!
The Best Christmas Ever!
"It happens every year. The joyous celebration of Christmas. For many in the world, it comes and goes with a flash. Well, after several weeks of lights, music, festivities and parties. While there’s nothing wrong with participating in those activities, what does Christmas really mean to you?
The Church puts in front of us twelve days of Christmas. Why is that? Isn’t Christmas just one special, important day? Join Jerry and Debbie on Wednesday as they are joined by Rebecca Even. She will share how you and your family can enter into the entire Christmas “season” with great joy."
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
"Faith-focused families will appreciate Rebecca Even’s The Twelve Days of Christmas project, which includes a song, a book and a printable DIY ornament kit. Purchase the entire Digital Bundle of Joy at offers.12daysofchristmas.gift/12-days-offer or just the ornament kit in digital format (to print at home) at artsycatholicgirl.etsy.com."
Quick Takes, including the Benedict prophecy
Quick Takes, including the Benedict prophecy
"Did you know that the Twelve Days of Christmas are not the twelve days prior to December 25? In fact, the Christmas season does not end on Christmas Day, that's when it begins! Catholic families should live out the true Christmas season (as opposed to confusing it with Advent), and here is a beautiful way to do just that. My dear friend, Rebecca Even, has worked lovingly for years to put together something special to celebrate those twelve days and reclaim the season:
Our Father Gave to Us
The 12 Days of Christmas
A new take on a familiar song, and so much more for the family to enjoy!"
YouTube VIDEOS
How to Keep Christ in Christmas-
Live The 12 Days!
Happy Epiphany!
Celebrate Christmas fully
The words of St. John Chrysostom echo into the modern world.
Catholics in America mostly celebrate Christmas on December 25 only!
We are trying to teach Americans that Christmas is a liturgical season....
12 Days of Christmas
Our Father Gave To Us
Did you know that there really are Twelve Days of Christmas?
And the first day of Christmas is Jesus' Birthday!
Could it be that 17th century Irish Jesuit letters from a Jesuit priest in Dublin, Ireland to another one in Douai, France can unlock the key to actually keeping Christ in Christmas?.
It sounds like a familiar song but if you listen carefully the words are different.
12 Days of Christmas Our Father Gave To Us - hand made ornament demonstration
Nancy and Rebecca demonstrate how to make glass bulb ornaments and card stock ornaments from the Christian 12 Days of Christmas
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12 Days of Christmas
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Rectangular/Circle Table Cloth, Table Runner, Cocktail Napkins, Dinner Napkins, Placemats, Tea Towel, Throw Pillow & Blankets
AMAZING HOME DECOR
Decorate Your Home with
12 Days of Christmas
Our Father Gave To Us Fabric
Rectangular/Circle Table Cloth, Table Runner, Cocktail Napkins, Dinner Napkins, Placemats, Tea Towel, Throw Pillow & Blankets
OUR BLOG
Gardens, Bees and Christmas Trees
Celebrate, Create, Connect: Four Family Projects for Lasting Christmas Memories
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Why I had to create the 12 days of Christmas Digital Bundle of Joy
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
17th Century Irish Code or 18th Century English Nursery Rhyme
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
