“Being Christian,” Pope Benedict XIV wrote, “is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea but the encounter with an event.” A personal encounter no doubt, with the Holy Cross that forever seals our adoption as children of God.
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Holy is the Name of Mary
In 1513 the Catholic Churches throughout Spain first began to honor and celebrate the name Mary as an optional memorial feast. Maria is a common name in much of Spain, given to girls either as a first or middle name.
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Twenty-five years – that’s a long time ago. For some it’s more than a lifetime ago. For others it might feel like only yesterday. For many Americans, today was our Pearl Harbor Day – a day that changed the world.
Continue reading “On This Day of Remembrance”A Nativity of a Different Kind
For most of us, when we hear the word “Nativity” we immediately think of little Baby Jesus laying in a mangers, with animals nearby and angels above. Often the wise men are depicted bringing gifts. In actuality, this doesn’t happen on the night of His birth.
Continue reading “A Nativity of a Different Kind”The Fine Art of Tailgating
Once upon a time, tailgating before a game was truly a form of art. People dressed whenever in public, even for a tailgating party. Early on spectators traveled by train, arriving at the College Stadium hours before the game.
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Today is the 1st Friday of September. By now most children have returned to school. Vacations are over, and we’ve all settled into whatever our usual routine might be. It’s also a good time to think about others.
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Today is the first day in September – my how this year has flown by! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about all the National Observances surrounding September 1.
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Today is National Eat Outside Day. A day set aside to highlight all the positive benefits of dining outdoors. Fresh air, good company and a pleasant meal shared together is good for the soul.
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What is a beach? While that might sound like a foolish question, as we prepare to move to a land-locked state, I did begin to wonder.
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Our last night away from home was spent in Bullhead City, Arizona. The Colorado River is the natural border between Arizona and the casinos on the Nevada side. It’s hot in this part of the country. Insanely hot. As you can see, by 7 pm it’s beginning to cool down.
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Did you know that today is National Thoughtful Day? Hum, might just have to give that some thought.
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Did you know that in the middle of nowhere, New Mexico there is a Very Large Array? One that you can visit – and even use. Now if you are like me, your first question is an array of what?
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One of the marvels of life today is the ability to communicate across great distances. With the internet, cable news and those people who manage to document EVERYTHING on their cell phones, we are more informed.
Continue reading “Mother Teresa’s Earthly Birthday”Kiss Me You Fool, Let’s Make Up
Once upon a time Marriage Counselors, therapists, experts in all things relationship-minded told us never to go to bed angry. Resolve your issues, then get a good night’s sleep. That seemed to make sense.
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Fifteen Days on the road. This stretch will take us from San Angelo Texas to Roswell New Mexico. Texas seems a land filled with contradictions.
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