Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Altagracia. In the Dominican Republic, it’s also a National Holiday. If every Feast Day were a holiday, then every day would be a holiday.
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Celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord
Thus says the LORD:
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations.
Have a Little Faith
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, unlike other Marian Devotions that revolve around a vision or appearance of our Blessed Mother, is a devotion born of a promise. She is best known for the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans.
Continue reading “Have a Little Faith”Celebrating Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany Sunday touches on several Epiphanies as to the divine nature of Christ the Lord. First to the Shepherds who were near Bethlehem at the time of His birth. Then to the gentiles through the Magi, who arrived sometime before His 2nd birthday. These were private revelations.
Continue reading “Celebrating Epiphany Sunday”Good Morning to an American Saint
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton holds special meaning to me. Not just because she was the first American born saint, but because both a school and a parish named after her hold meaning.
Continue reading “Good Morning to an American Saint”Most Holy is His Name
Reverence for the Holy Name of Jesus arose long, long ago, in the days of the Apostles. Saint Paul tells us that in the name of Jesus every knee shall bend. Glorifying the name of God, singing praises to the Son of God is not new.
Continue reading “Most Holy is His Name”Simple Fireside Dining
I know, it’s not Friday. We could have a burger by the fireside or maybe a pizza. Yeah, but I just had to share this recipe with you as soon as possible. Let me explain.
Continue reading “Simple Fireside Dining”A Holy Day of Obligation
Today is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It is a Holy Day of obligation among the faithful. What better way is there to start the secular New Year than by attending Mass. It really gets the year off on the right foot.
Continue reading “A Holy Day of Obligation”The Loss of Holy Innocents
Today within the Church Year is the Feast of Holy Innocents. This day tells us much about the birth of Christ, the Magi and flight into Egypt.
Continue reading “The Loss of Holy Innocents”Saint John the Beloved, Pray for Us
Saint John often is referred to as John the Beloved. It is said he was the apostle most loved by Christ. Why is that?
Continue reading “Saint John the Beloved, Pray for Us”Sharing My ChristMas Supper
While I am sad about certain aspects of the Holiday celebrations this year, I am thrilled that my son and his entire family will be coming home for Christmas Supper. There is nothing more magical than a family gathered round the tree, celebrating the birth of Our Lord.
Continue reading “Sharing My ChristMas Supper”On This Fourth Sunday of Advent
Wow – give me a minute to take pause. Today’s Advent Share marks six years that we have been celebrating Advent together. What a joy that has been! And we’ve had some amazing meals along the way.
Continue reading “On This Fourth Sunday of Advent”The Last Ember Days of Advent
Today is the Winter Solstice and the last of three Ember Days of Advent that are set aside to give thanks to the Lord. I just love how the Lord works behind the scenes the way He does.
Continue reading “The Last Ember Days of Advent”Bundle Up for an Ember Days of Advent
Today is the 2nd Ember Days of Advent. Historically speaking, Ember Days were observed with fasting and abstinence. Since these days of old are no longer celebrated within the Universal Church, here in America it’s purely a personal choice.
Continue reading “Bundle Up for an Ember Days of Advent”Let the Ember Days of Advent Begin
Advent Sunday signals the beginning of a new year within the Church cycle. Therefore, today would be the first Ember Days of that new year. If the term seems strange, there is good reason. Prior to Vatican II, the universal church kept Ember Days.
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