Most Americans refer to the local administration as a County, each with its own County Seat. Only two states are not divided into counties. There are jurisdictional lines alright, but these lines aren’t called county lines. In Alaska there are different Boroughs. While Louisiana uses the term Parish.
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To Have the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Some feast days are grounded in scripture. Some are inspired by the Lord. Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Continue reading “To Have the Immaculate Heart of Mary”Blessed is the Sacred Heart of Our Lord
Today is the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Responsorial Psalms for today’s Mass got me to wonder just what did David mean when he wrote about fearing the Lord. We hear that so often – to fear Him. If God is our loving father, why are we told to cower in fear of Him?
Continue reading “Blessed is the Sacred Heart of Our Lord”Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle
Like so many of the earlier followers, disciples, apostles and the inner circle of twelve, little is knows about Saint Barnabas beyond what is contained in the New Testament. He was born in Cyprus around the time of Jesus’ birth. His family was considered wealthy.
Continue reading “Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle”Counting the Days Since Easter
Today is sixty days beyond Easter Sunday. Or the Second Thursday since Pentecost Sunday. Or the first Thursday since Holy Trinity Sunday. However you wish to count the days, today is the Feast Day of Corpus Christi.
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Today is one of those times when two Feast Days collide – and only one can take presidency over the other. Since Easter moves about as it does, those Feast Days and Memorials tied directly to Easter and Pentecost also move.
Continue reading “The Joy of Sharing Good News”The Final Ember Days of Summer
Oh what a beautiful Saturday! It also happens to be the last of three Ember Days of Pentecost. Once upon a time the faithful spent Ember Days fasting and in prayer. In a round about way, that brings me to what’s been on my mind lately.
Continue reading “The Final Ember Days of Summer”Friday’s Simple Ember Days
Today is the second of three Ember Days of Pentecost – days set aside to give thanks to the Lord for Summer and the harvest of wheat.
Continue reading “Friday’s Simple Ember Days”The First Ember Days of Summer
Pentecost is now behind us. Ordinary Times surround us. It’s nice to take a moment honor Holy Days that have lost their luster in our modern world of convenience and yet are important from a spiritual prespective.
Continue reading “The First Ember Days of Summer”Blessed Be Our Holy Mother
Today is the Monday following Pentecost Sunday. It is yet another example of the movable feasts within the Church that are directly connected to Easter. After all, Easter is an anchor of Christian Faith. Had Christ not died and risen from the dead, there would be no Catholic Church. Christianity would not exist.
Continue reading “Blessed Be Our Holy Mother”Ordinary Times Begin
Fifty days after the miracle of Christ’s resurrection, ten days beyond His ascension into heaven, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven. The timing of Pentecost is not by accident, nor is it a fabrication of Christian teachings.
Continue reading “Ordinary Times Begin”Blessed Be a Catholic Friday
Once upon a time, abstaining from meat on Fridays was considered an obligation among Catholics. The law, if you will. And with very good reason.
Continue reading “Blessed Be a Catholic Friday”The Way of Saint James
Just what is a pilgrimage? How far must you travel for it to count? Do you need to travel at all or can a pilgrimage take place within you on a spiritual level?
Continue reading “The Way of Saint James”He Ascended into Heaven
“And is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.” These words are a part of the Apostles Creed. We recite them every Sunday when we come together to profess our faith. The Creed is recited at the beginning of every Rosary.
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Nearly all Catholics know the story of Fatima, or at the very least the Fatima Prayer that is recited between each of the decades of the Rosary. The Fatima Prayer is powerful.
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