Happy Fathers’ Day to all the dads out there. For Catholics today is more than just Father’s Day. And even more than a Sunday in Ordinary Times. Today the mass holds special meaning. Blessed be The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Continue reading “The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity”The Last Ember Days of Summer
Tomorrow the secular world (including yours truly) will celebrate Father’s Day. Tomorrow is also Trinity Sunday, but more on that tomorrow. Today is the final Ember Days of Pentecost. It is a day for giving thanks to the Lord above.
Continue reading “The Last Ember Days of Summer”An Ember Days Dessert
Oh what a glorious Friday the Lord has made! The sun rose today. Birds have taken to the sky. Somewhere out there new live is coming into this world. Isn’t that reason enough to give thanks?
Continue reading “An Ember Days Dessert”Keeping Summer Supper Simple
It’s no secret by now that I am a passionate Catholic believer. When you truly believe, everything changes. You cannot help but to see the world differently.
Continue reading “Keeping Summer Supper Simple”The Beauty of an Ember Days of Summer
Today is both the first of three Ember Days of Summer and the Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle. Ember Days is a throwback to an earlier time in the Church. While observed by most of the Ordained, many within the lay community don’t even know Ember Days exist.
Continue reading “The Beauty of an Ember Days of Summer”What Is an Egg Roll?
Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls are similar, but not the same. Egg Rolls are a part of Chinese-American cuisine, while the Spring Roll was actually imported from China. It’s interesting to note Eggs are not even a part of Egg Rolls.
Continue reading “What Is an Egg Roll?”Blessed Be Mary, Mother of the Church
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday, often referred to as the birthday or anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Church. We believe that God anointed the Apostles with His divine Spirit on Pentecost. The following day, today the faithful celebrate the Memorial Feast of Mother Mary.
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O Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Well If This Ain’t an Okie Breakfast!
Good morning, good morning! Today is Oklahoma Day. While we aren’t going to dwell too much on the state of Oklahoma, let’s at lease acknowledge the day. Hey there, Oklahoma!
Continue reading “Well If This Ain’t an Okie Breakfast!”A Date That Must Never Fade Away
June 6, 1944, better known as D-Day is often thought to be the turning point in a war that had gripped the entire world. Some 156,000 Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy that first day. Some by sea, others from the air. All of France in 1944 was occupied by the armies of Nazi Germany.
Continue reading “A Date That Must Never Fade Away”Pass the Bottle, Please
It’s National Ketchup Day. Do you have a ketchup eater in your house? Hubby will put ketchup on just about anything. Kiddo puts ketchup on scrambled eggs. Yeah. I rarely use ketchup unless it’s a base for a sauce.
Continue reading “Pass the Bottle, Please”Another Over The Top Cognac Birthday
Sometimes I feel like I’m trying to do the splits – and at my age that is nearly impossible. I love the life we have made for ourselves. It’s simple, filled with God and built on faith. My cup truly overflows with joy.
Continue reading “Another Over The Top Cognac Birthday”Let’s Break Some Eggs!
Today is Chocolate Macaroon and National Egg Day. Hum, don’t really see eating a boiled egg and a Macaroon at the same time. Today I think I’ll just stick with the eggs.
Continue reading “Let’s Break Some Eggs!”Let’s Pick a National Day
Hey there, Bubba it’s your day. Oh, and did you know today is National Rotisserie Chicken Day and Rocky Road Day? Yup. Now Rotisserie Chicken Day is pretty self-explanatory. National Bubba Day is a little muddled. And National Rocky Road Day is wide open to interpretation.
Continue reading “Let’s Pick a National Day”What’s That You Say?
I hope it’s something nice. Why? If you can’t say something nice, don’t talk at all. Besides, today is National Say Something Nice Day.
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