Officially known as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, today we celebrate Christ the King Feast Day. It is the last Sunday of the Church Year.
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Oh My – That’s Hot!
A little while back, my sister and her husband came down from Oregon for a visit. I love spending time with family, and I especially love when this particular sister comes to town. Like me, she is a fan of all things Mexican.
Continue reading “Oh My – That’s Hot!”Honoring All Souls Day
All Souls Day is very much a Catholic teaching. The Church tells us that “all who die in God’s grace, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.”
Continue reading “Honoring All Souls Day”Celebrating All Saints’ Day
Today is All Saints Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. That means we are obligated to attend Mass on November 1. The exception would be if November 1 should fall on a Saturday or Monday. Then the Obligation of Mass is moved to Sunday.
Continue reading “Celebrating All Saints’ Day”A Beautiful Glazed Salmon Supper
Here it is, another Friday Night. Every now and again, our local market has a good deal of wild caught Salmon. When they do, you better believe we take advantage of it.
Continue reading “A Beautiful Glazed Salmon Supper”A Simple Friday Night Supper
On a recent Sunday Morning, from the pulpit came a lecture on responsibility. While the Catholic Church has never, and will never endorse one candidate over another, we do hear about the issues. Tangled within a political message was a reminder of Friday Penance.
Continue reading “A Simple Friday Night Supper”Miracle in the Sky
We live in such a modern, technologically advanced world. We trust no one, accept nothing because truth today is open to interpretation, manipulation and spin.
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The Turkish Ottoman Empire was a mighty force pushing for expansion and domination. By 1453, the Empire occupied the Byzantine Empire. From there, the Turks expanded westward for the next 100 years or so on land and at sea. Their superior naval power was feared throughout the Mediterranean.
Continue reading “Friday’s Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary”Saint Francis and Soft-Fried Tacos
I don’t know if I should say Poor Sant Francis, his feast day is shared with National Taco Day or to say how wonderful – a saintly day and a delicious supper, too. Any way you look at it, we’re the winners here.
Continue reading “Saint Francis and Soft-Fried Tacos”Guardian Angels, Seared Scallops and Sunday Supper
Do you believe in Guardian Angels? Most people do. And this believe isn’t limited to people of faith or a particular religion. Nearly half of those who have never attended religious services or belong to a religious organization think angels exist.
Continue reading “Guardian Angels, Seared Scallops and Sunday Supper”God’s Heavenly Messengers and Protectors from Above
Sometimes, when we feel strongly about something, we think everyone else surely must think as we do. How could they not? This is especially true when it comes to religious or political outlooks. Sometimes our strong feelings result in expressions of anger and contempt of those who do not see what we see.
Continue reading “God’s Heavenly Messengers and Protectors from Above”A Marsala Supper for the Last Ember Days of Autumn
Good Day. Welcome to the final Ember Days of the Catholic Calendar year. Even so, we have 13 celebrated Feast Days remaining before Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday before Advent and the new year.
Continue reading “A Marsala Supper for the Last Ember Days of Autumn”Ember Days of Autumn and Sea Scallops
Welcome to the second Ember Days of Autumn. This day is a celebration of the changing season, to give thanks for the grapes that will become wine while standing as a reminder of the sacrifice made for all on Good Friday.
Continue reading “Ember Days of Autumn and Sea Scallops”For All This Day Means
This is the first Michaelmas or Autumn Ember Days of this year. Autumn Ember Days are moveable days, the first coming on the Wednesday after Holy Cross (September 14) an the 3rd Sunday of in September.
Continue reading “For All This Day Means”Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Mary suffered greatly during the passion and death of her son, Christ Jesus. It was because of this suffering that she was given the title Our Lady of Sorrow. Recognizing her suffering has been a part of the Catholic Faith almost from the beginning.
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