December is the coldest, darkest time of the year for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. It is no wonder that so many of the Holy Days throughout December shine with candlelight.
Continue reading “The Lights of Saint Lucia”Category: Saintly Feast Days
Celebrating Saint Nick
The best part about the Feast of Saint Nicholas is that for those who wish to separate the Secular Santa Clause from the birth of Christ, this gives you a way to do it gracefully without appearing to be some sort of a Scrooge. It also lets you open your home to others in the spirit of Christmas Giving.
Continue reading “Celebrating Saint Nick”All Saints Gets a Pass
Within the Catholic Church there are certain days that constitute “Holy Days of Obligation” that a Catholic MUST attend Mass. Failure to attend Mass on Holy Days would be considered a serious sin – a Mortal Sin. (Causing a part of the soul to die).
Continue reading “All Saints Gets a Pass”A Saint of a Man in Life and Death
Throughout the ages, God has given us leaders, examples of what it means to be a person of God. A true follower of Christ. Today we have hundreds if not thousands of examples from teachings and writings. We have even more.
Continue reading “A Saint of a Man in Life and Death”Saint Paul of the Cross
While recent events have spawned a revival of sorts among the faithful, I’m not totally convinced that it will last. I pray that it does. There seems to be a strong movement to return to our faith, I just don’t know how many have actually undergone a true conversion.
Continue reading “Saint Paul of the Cross”Humble is a Man in Service to Others
Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s creature. What you are in His sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received, but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage. – Saint Francis of Assisi
Continue reading “Humble is a Man in Service to Others”The Little Flower
Let’s begin by saying Hello October! And how are you? Within the Catholic Church, the month of October is dedicated to praying the Holy Rosary. Every year I vow to follow the examples of my faith and pray the Rosary every day. I have yet to make it to the finish line.
Continue reading “The Little Flower”The Beauty of a Pure Heart
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes we see an elderly couple out somewhere, and there is something about the way the old man is looking at his wrinkled wife that tells us to him she is the most beautiful women in the room.
Continue reading “The Beauty of a Pure Heart”A Tragic End to the Forerunner
So often Christians hear “There is no God. If God truly existed, why would He allow bad things happen to good people?” Really – that’s your question. I know people do struggle with the idea of evil existing in a world said to be created by God. The two seem to be in opposition.
Continue reading “A Tragic End to the Forerunner”Celebrating a Heavenly Birthday
Catholic teaching and Catholic Faith is really very simple. Every day strive for sainthood. Is that so much to ask? After all, Christ died for us. The least we can do is become saints to glorify Him.
Continue reading “Celebrating a Heavenly Birthday”Carry Me on Eagle’s Wings
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, “My Refuge,
My Rock in whom I trust.”
Anne and Joachim and Cowboy Saturday
July 26th is a feast day within the church. Today we remember two very important people who are not mentioned in Sacred Scripture, yet we know they existed.
Continue reading “Anne and Joachim and Cowboy Saturday”Just Who is This Mary?
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. While we all agree that Mary Magdalene was a follower of Christ who was at the foot of the cross and the first to encounter the Risen Lord, much about her remains a mystery that is surrounded by debate.
Continue reading “Just Who is This Mary?”Celebrate the Birth of a Forerunner
Have you ever noticed that God’s timing is rarely in line with our wants, wishes or desires? That’s because God has a way of reminding us He is the one in charge aways.
Continue reading “Celebrate the Birth of a Forerunner”Feasting on a Beautiful Friday
The Patron Saint of France is a woman. Or rather a girl. Her name is Joan of Arc. She was born in Normremy, in northeast France. Joan was just 19 when she was burned alive. What crimes could this girl have committed that cost her very life?
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