O To the Stick!

Welcome to National Something on a Stick Day. Immediately I thought of Corn Dogs. But today is also a Friday. And not just any Friday, but the 3rd Friday of Lent.

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A Heavenly Annunciation

Elizabeth, the wife of Zachariah, was now in her sixth month of pregnancy. The fact that Elizabeth was with child at all was a miracle in and of itself. For she was well beyond her child bearing years. But then nothing is impossible for the Lord.

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An Archangel Named Gabriel

While not everyone believes that Gabriel was an Archangel, as a Catholic I do. I believe there are seven named Archangels, although there could be more. Gabriel is among them, as is Michael and Raphael.

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On the Third Sunday In Lent

Here we are on yet another Sunday in Lent. Remember, Sundays fall IN Lent, since it would be impossible to remove Sundays from the cycle, but they are not OF Lent. One little word can make all the difference.

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An Alternative to Crunchy Taco Day

Today is National Crunchy Taco Day. Now I love chunchy tacos as much as the next guy. What I love more than the crack of a taco shell is the challange of eating a tostada without getting everying down the front of my blouse.

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Saint Joseph, Husband and Father

Saint Joseph was an amazing man. It’s a shame that we don’t know more about God’s chosen foster father who watched over Jesus at least until age 12. All we can do is speculate using the facts that we have been given and draw a few conclusions.

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Today the World is Irish

There are two days a year when everyone seems willing to change their nationalities. The first is today, when everyone is Irish. The other is May 5, when the entire state of California embraces their Mexican roots.

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A Beautiful Sunday Morning in Lent

Sunday mornings are always magical for me. But even more so during this beautiful Season of Lent. There is a quiet that seems to fill my soul during this time of reflection.

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The Last Ember Days of Spring

Oh what a beautiful Saturday! This is Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend. I don’t know about your part of the world, but here there are market places and street fairs galore. Plus it’s the last Ember Days of Spring.

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Celebrate the Beauty of Ember Days

Ember Days of Spring and the Lenten Season – it truly makes me want to take long walks in nature and give thanks for all the beauty that abounds.

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The Simplicity of Ember Days

Today marks the first of three days once known as The Ember Days of Lent. While Ember Days with fasting traditions are no longer required and rarely observed, the meaning behind Ember Days still rings true.

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Blessed Be The First Sunday In Lent

In Lent – Of Lent – what is the difference? Fridays are “Of Lent” meaning they are observed as part of the Lenten Penance, hence no meat on Fridays.

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Friday of Ash Wednesday Week

I know what you are thinking, isn’t this the first Friday of Lent? I used to make that very same mistake. I mean if Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, then this must be the first Friday, right?

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Ashes to Ashes

The Lord God formed man out of the clay of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 2:7

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On This Beautiful Friday

Welcome to the last Friday of February. Not only is this the last Friday, but it’s also the end of the month. So this is our last chance in February to have an amazing Fish Supper. Enjoy!

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