On September 13, 335, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, in what is now the Christian Quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, was dedicated. The following day, the cross that Empress Helena had discovered 15 years earlier on that day, was venerated in a solemn ceremony.
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The Holy Name Mary and More
It should come as no surprise that Catholics hold the name of Mary in high regard. After all, Mary is the Mother of God, our Heavenly Mother, the New Eve. In many cultures with a heavy Catholic influence, Mary, Marie or Maria are often the name chosen for daughters.
Continue reading “The Holy Name Mary and More”I Love Food – Do You?
Depending upon which calendar you use, on the National Front today is Care Bears Share Your Care Day (yeah, a mouthful), National Teddy Bear Day, National Wiener Schnitzel Day or I Love Food Day. With the exception of Wiener Schnitzel and a love of food, the other National Days aren’t exactly edible.
Continue reading “I Love Food – Do You?”Feast of the Nativity of Mary
Nativity of Mary isn’t found in Holy Scripture. Yet we know that Mary was born. Without her birth, there would be no Son of God to take away the sins of the world. She was a part of God’s plan from the very beginning.
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John the Baptist was the forerunner, the voice in the wilderness, crying out. He is mentioned by the Roman Jewish historian Josephus. He is revered as a major religious figure in both Christian and Islamic faiths. He is considered to be a prophet of God.
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On August 26, 1910 Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu was born into a Kosovar Albanian family. She was the youngest child of Nikollë and Dranafile Bojaxhiu. Anjezë left home in 1928 at age 18 to join the Sisters of Loreto at Loreto Abbey in Rathfarnham, Ireland. There she learned English with the intent of becoming a missionary.
Continue reading “Mother Teresa and Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo 2”Scones Fit for a Queen
When it comes to Mary, many non-Catholic Christians find the reverence Catholics hold for Mary difficult to accept. They struggle with the Immaculate Conception, the reference of Mary as “Mother of God”, the Assumption of Mary into heaven. But the most difficult is the Coronation of Mary as Queen.
Continue reading “Scones Fit for a Queen”Another Fabulous Friday in Paradise
One day as Hubby and I did our weekly Saturday Morning shopping, I became excited – shrimp was on sale. I love a good buy on seafood, especially shrimp. Hubby shot me a look.
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Within the Universal Catholic Church worldwide, there are 10 Holy Days of Obligation to attend Mass in addition to Sunday worship. However; in 1991 the Bishops of the United States petitioned the Holy See, and were granted the removal of three of the Universal Holy Days of Obligation and to transfer the celebration of the Epiphany (January 6) to the nearest Sunday.
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When there are only three children, it’s obvious which would be the middle child. When there are three girls and one boy, again obvious. But what about four boys? Or two girls and two boys? Would the two in the middle be equally the middle child?
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Today is National Lighthouse Day. I thought it would be nice to feature a lighthouse a little closer to home. Battery Point Lighthouse is in northern California, near Crescent City. Established in 1856, this small but beautiful lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
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On the National Front, today is Oyster Day, Underwear Day, Work like a Dog Day and Water Balloon Day (1st Friday in August). With the exception of Oysters, none of those celebrations have anything to do with food. As for oysters – not my cup of tea. Never have been, never will.
Continue reading “A Beautiful Friday Night Supper”A Feast to Honor Saint Anne
While the canonical books of the New Testament never mention the mother of the Virgin Mary, traditions about her family, childhood, education and eventual betrothal to Joseph developed very early in the history of the church. Of course Mary had a mother. She was the maternal grandmother of our Lord.
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Today is the Feast Day of Saint Mary Magdalene. She was an early follower of Christ, a financial supporter of His ministry, and present at two of the most important events of salvation.
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One of the things that I love about the Catholic Faith is that it sprang forth from the Jewish Faith, and continues to embrace many old traditions with new meaning. The similarities are not hidden. The candles and prayers of Advent and Hanukah immediately spring to mind.
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