Most people of faith realize that the modern Santa Claus is actually a fictional character who evolved from a real person, Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. He was born during the 4th century, of Greek decent, in a fishing village in what is now Turkey.
Continue reading “Feast of Saint Nicholas and Christmas Cookies”Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen
I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
How Do You Define Comfort Food?
Today is Tuesday, it’s National Comfort Food Day and the Repeal of Prohibition. How amazing is that? I mean, the stars have aligned for us today.
Continue reading “How Do You Define Comfort Food?”Have Board, Will Travel
With the holidays now in full swing, we’ll be attending all sorts of parties. There are office parties, church socials and family events. Perhaps you’ll host an open house to share hot cider with your neighbors. These days, many of our gatherings will not be catered events.
Continue reading “Have Board, Will Travel”Behold the 1st Sunday of Advent
How is the first Sunday of Advent decided? I had always been taught that you start with Christmas, December 25, and work backwards, counting off four Sundays. When Christmas is a Monday, such as it is this year, Christmas Eve is also the 4th Sunday of Advent.
Continue reading “Behold the 1st Sunday of Advent”Tis That Time of Year
Happy Saturday! Today is going to be a most interesting day. Hubby’s company is participating in our town’s Christmas Parade. They are decorating a flatbed truck, some of the employees will be riding on the truck, others walking along side, all waving at the crowd waiting for Santa.
Continue reading “Tis That Time of Year”Welcome to the First Saturday in December
The first Saturday of every month is supposed to be National Play Outside Day. I’ve used this for inspiration when I haven’t found anything else to talk about. Personally, I find it funny that this generation needs to be reminded to play outside. My generation, and those before me, certainly didn’t need a reminder.
Continue reading “Welcome to the First Saturday in December”Deck the Halls
When do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Some folks do it the day after Thanksgiving. Some folks wait until the first of December, while others wait until Christmas Eve. We’re the day after Thanksgiving type.
Continue reading “Deck the Halls”Feast of Saint Andrew
As He passed by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen, Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.” Mark 1:16-18
Continue reading “Feast of Saint Andrew”Our Lady of the Golden Heart
Did you know that there are at least 38 recorded Marian Apparitions? Of those, only 26 have received the full approval of the Church. The first recorded apparition was in the year 40, Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. A Marian Apparition is an appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, come down from heaven, usually to communicate some sort of message or to make a request of the faithful.
Continue reading “Our Lady of the Golden Heart”Giving Tuesday and Warmth from the Oven
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by Henry Timms at the 92nd Street Y in New York. The point of the day is once we’re done with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, that we reach down and give a little during the Holidays.
Continue reading “Giving Tuesday and Warmth from the Oven”Cyber What? It’s Mellow Monday Here
For the life of me, I don’t understand Black Fridays or Cyber Mondays or any of the other stressful shopping extravaganzas we seem drawn to. I guess, for me growing up it was never about a big screen TV or getting all my gifts at a discount with a push of a button.
Continue reading “Cyber What? It’s Mellow Monday Here”Christ is King
In the Western World of the Catholic Church, as in most all of the Protestant churches, today is recognized as Christ the King Sunday. The Latin Rite of the Catholic Faith celebrated Christ the King Sunday on October 29, the last Sunday before All Saints.
Continue reading “Christ is King”Mealtime is Meant for Sharing
If there is one thing children know it’s that food just tastes better when eaten with a friend. And the more gathered round the table the better. Children don’t need a reminder to Dine with a Friend.
Continue reading “Mealtime is Meant for Sharing”Welcome to My Black Friday
While most of the rest of America is probably in some state of crazy right about now with Black Friday, I’ve got to tell you that’s something we’ve never experienced. Growing up, I had never even heard the term “Black Friday” and with good reason.
Continue reading “Welcome to My Black Friday”A Thanksgiving Prayer of Service
Father all-powerful, Your gifts of love are countless and Your goodness infinite. On this Thanksgiving Day we come before You with gratitude for Your kindness.
Open our hearts fully that we may see the needs of others and share in Your gift of loving service.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Alleluia, alleluia.
In all circumstances, give thanks,
for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Alleluia, alleluia.
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