Saint Gabriel is one of the Archangels mentioned by name in both the Old and New Testaments. He is also mentioned in the non-canonical Books of Enoch. His role as a messenger from God is accepted in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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A Beautiful Sunday in Lent
Recently as Hubby and I made our way from the vestibule to the plaza after Mass an elderly women I did not recognize said “My aren’t you pleasant this morning.” What an odd thing to say. Did she mean that I’m not usually pleasant?
Continue reading “A Beautiful Sunday in Lent”More Than Just a Lenten Friday
Today marks the 4th Friday of this year’s Lenten Season. Lent is always important in the preparation for Easter and all the joy of the season to come. Today also happens to mark a milestone of sorts in my blogging journey. This post represents five consecutive years of sharing something. Five years of uninterrupted writing.
Continue reading “More Than Just a Lenten Friday”The Lord Chose a Good Man
Many of the people we’ve come to know and love through theatrical productions of scripture are really shrouded in mystery. We know more about the men of the Old Testament than we do those of the new, with the noted exception of Jesus.
Continue reading “The Lord Chose a Good Man”An Irish Saint Indeed
Today we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. You don’t need to be Irish or even Catholic for that matter to get caught up in the festivities that abound in America on Saint Patrick’s Day. Most of how this day is celebrated wasn’t brought from Ireland but rather is American born. The Irish have better things to do than dye their rivers green.
Continue reading “An Irish Saint Indeed”Celebrate This Laetare Sunday
Sometimes I get so carried away with the meal itself, that I forget the day. Today isn’t just any Sunday in the Lenten Season, it’s Laetare Sunday. That makes it just a bit more special.
Continue reading “Celebrate This Laetare Sunday”Another Friday the 13th
Did you know in Medieval Times it was said that a ladder resembled the gallows? Walking under a ladder was bad luck because you had sealed your fate -and you would die by hanging.
Continue reading “Another Friday the 13th”Welcome to the 3rd Sunday in Lent
What a beautiful and glorious Sunday the Lord has made! Even when it’s raining, or foggy or too darn hot to go outside, every day the Lord saw fit to give me is a glorious day worthily of thanks. That’s just my option, what do I know?
Continue reading “Welcome to the 3rd Sunday in Lent”Making Lent Count
Years ago, when Kiddo was a kid, our church has a wonderful “Tradition” during the Lenten Season. Most of us know the story of Christ crowned with thorns on that first Good Friday. This Crown of Thorns might not be accurate, but it’s meaning is.
Continue reading “Making Lent Count”Celebrate A Lenten Season Sunday
Depending upon how you approach the whole Lenten Season, Friday’s Abstinence thing could have a direct impact on your Sundays. In our home every Friday is a day of Abstinence. The whole idea of returning to the no meat on Fridays is one of the fastest growing trends among Catholics. Guess we were trending ahead of the times.
Continue reading “Celebrate A Lenten Season Sunday”The Last Ember Days of Spring
We have reached the final Ember Days of Spring. The whole point of Ember Days is to give thanks to the Lord above for the changing seasons and all that the seasons bring. Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. Just look around – the world is filled with life.
Continue reading “The Last Ember Days of Spring”The First Friday of Lent
So often we are told to feel sad during Lent. Repent. Sacrifice. Suffer. I suppose you could look at the Lenten Season that way. Or see it as a blessing, an opportunity. It’s all a matter of attitude.
Continue reading “The First Friday of Lent”The First Ember Days of Spring
I truly do like the concept of Ember Days. They move with the seasons, and are intended as days of giving thanks to God for the changing weather. I understand why these were important in the past. Today most of us think of the changing seasons as swim-suit or sweater weather.
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Today is the First Sunday in Lent. Remember, Sundays might fall during the Lenten Season (since days of the week cannot be postponed) but they are not a part of the Lenten Season. Sundays are a celebration. Lent is a time of penance and sacrifice.
Continue reading “More Than Just The First Sunday”Prepare a Path
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
on your own understanding;
In all your ways submit to Him,
and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
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