Mini shrine

This is my first year as a homeowner, and with Halloween approaching I began to wonder what I would do for decorations. In light of this interesting article by Fr. Grunow about the Catholic roots of Halloween and why Americans came to think of it as a pagan holiday, I decided to try to use this opportunity to reengage the culture and maybe even evangelize my neighbors. The crazy idea I came up with was to make little shrines to honor a few saints who died as martyrs for their faith in…

A shrine for worshiping your deities can be very beneficial in helping you connect, but not everyone can just set up a permanent shrine. You don't have to—here's how to make one that packs away.

Shell work grotto made by Lisa Rauter Ohiofolk.com