Today is International Workers Day, Loyalty Day and most importantly, the Feast Day of Saint Joseph the Worker.
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National Shrimp Scampi Day
Tails or no tails. So often that is the question. From a pruely presentation prespective, tails on is always a dramatic statement. But when it comes to dining, no tails is a much cleaner approach to eating shrimp.
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Welcome to another glorious Friday. Spring is in the air. Brids are singing, flowers blooming and a delicious Fridy Night supper awaits.
Continue reading “Friday’s Scallop and Angel Hair Supper”Saint Bernadette, Divine Mercy and Parish Chicken
Saint Bernadette is one of those rare saints that has more than one feast day. Generally speaking, the feast day of any particular saint is the anniversary of their death, since it is on that day they slept to the world and awakened in Heaven.
Continue reading “Saint Bernadette, Divine Mercy and Parish Chicken”Cajun Shrimp Skewers over Rice
Welcome to the first Friday in the Easter Season. Lent may be over; but the no meat on Fridays observation continues on for many in the Catholic Community. This is especially true for those participating in the Latin or Traditional Rite.
Continue reading “Cajun Shrimp Skewers over Rice”Easter’s Joyful Celebration
You would think that this post would write itself. Really? I mean it’s Easter – only the most important celebration in the Christian Faith. So why am I struggling to find the words to share?
Continue reading “Easter’s Joyful Celebration”As We Wait in Joyful Hope
Holy Week is especially meaningful for most Christians throughout the world. Beginning with Holy Thursday, many Churches come alive with activity. Our Parish held Tenebrae Services each morning beginning on Holy Thursday.
Continue reading “As We Wait in Joyful Hope”Behold the Lamb of God
Behold Him who takes away the sins of the word.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb
Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?
This singular question in four parts has been asked by the youngest child present at the Passover Seder since the Passover observations began. The child is speaking for all children, seeking to know the history of the Jewish people and the importance of Passover. The adults take turns answering the questions, bringing the history of the Exodus and God’s saving grace to life.
Continue reading “Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?”Holy Wednesday – The End is Near
Today is Wednesday of Holy Week. It is also known as Spy Wednesday, since some theologians believe it was the day Judas Iscariot became a paid informant to the chief priests. That could be true.
Continue reading “Holy Wednesday – The End is Near”On This Holy Tuesday
Tuesday is a humble day of the week even during the most ordinary of times. Sunday is the Day of the Lord, a day of rest and prayer. Monday, for most of us, begins a new work week. Wednesday is Hump Day. Friday we are grateful for the weekend. Even Thursday is one day closer to that precious weekend.
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Today in the Western Church is Holy Monday, the day after Palm Sunday. It was a busy day for Jesus. According to scripture, Jesus cursed the fig tree, cleansed the temple, had responded to the question of His authority.
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Today Christians around the world celebrate Palm or Passion Sunday. On this day, we recall Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It marks the start of Holy Week, and a time of great reflection.
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And so it begins. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, the final week of Christ’s Sorrowful Passion. As we draw ever closer to Good Friday, our hearts grow heavy. But for now, we can race ahead to the joy that we know awaits us all.
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O my Jesus, on this the last Friday of the Lenten Season
As we prepare ourselves for the Most Holy Week
I surrender myself to You and to Your will in all things.
Amen.
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