The Feast of Saint Lucia, also known as the Festival of Lights (not to be confused with Hanukah) is a beautiful feast best known in Swedish speaking countries. Lucia was one of the earliest Christian Martyrs.
Continue reading “Friday’s Feast for Saint Lucia”Blessed Be The First of Two Feasts
December is overflowing with Heavenly Blessings. Advent is my favorite season of all, preparing our hearts for the coming of the Lord. And there are special feasts within the Season to inspire the hearts of man.
Continue reading “Blessed Be The First of Two Feasts”Just Another Night on the Home Front
When you live in central California, a cold night might just get down to 32 degrees, although freezing is rare. It doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy some comfort foods that warm you to your toes. Not so much in spice but in love. And that’s the best warmth there is.
Continue reading “Just Another Night on the Home Front”Gotta Love Texas
In all the years I’ve been making Chili and eating Chili, I don’t think I’ve ever had a chili that lacked beans. Meatless Chili, yes. I’ve made an amazing Meatless Chili served in Sourdough Bowls. It’s a Winter’s Friday Night Special.
Continue reading “Gotta Love Texas”Honoring the Immaculate Conception
Wow, December is truly busy for us. I’m not just talking about the whole commercial aspect that we all feel pressured to submit to, but also the spiritual obligations and callings of the season. Here’s what I mean:
Continue reading “Honoring the Immaculate Conception”This Immaculate Second Sunday of Advent
If this were not a Sunday of Advent, today we would be celebrating the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother. Advent Sunday does take precedence. We shall honor Mary’s conception tomorrow, and attend Mass as a family. After all, it is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Continue reading “This Immaculate Second Sunday of Advent”A Morning that Shaped My World
When most Americans think of December 7, we think of Pearl Harbor. We remember the attack against America by the Japanese. When we think World War II, we tend to think of Hitler and the war in Europe. Rarely do we think of the Philippines.
Continue reading “A Morning that Shaped My World”Jolly Old Saint Nick
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Once upon a time, as part of the Feast of Saint Nicholas, we had an early Christmas Celebration. That way ChristMas – His birth – was all about Him.
Continue reading “Jolly Old Saint Nick”What Says Comfort to You?
Everything about today came together beautifully as an inspiration for this delicious supper. It’s Thursday, the fifth day of December.
Continue reading “What Says Comfort to You?”When Supper Needs to be Easy
Today is National Cookie Day. Now I don’t know about you, but on those rare occasions when I’m busy baking cookies, the last think I want to be bothered with is the details of supper. Yet my guys still need to eat, and they deserve a delicious supper at the end of a long, cold day.
Continue reading “When Supper Needs to be Easy”What Does Giving Mean?
Today marks the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. As we all know, yesterday was Cyber Monday – that day when we can shop till we drop while wearing our Pajamas. Today is Giving Tuesday.
Continue reading “What Does Giving Mean?”Are You Ready?
Today is Cyber Monday and the first week of the Advent Season. Just like Black Friday, I’ve never actually participated in Cyber Monday. Up until the Pandemic of 2020, the majority of my shopping was done in person, face to face. In my opinion, that’s still the best way to shop.
Continue reading “Are You Ready?”Let The Advent Season Begin
Today marks the New Advent Season, a new year for the Church. Think of this as New Year’s Day for Catholics. It is the first day of Year C in the Gospel Readings for Sunday. Year C is the Gospel of Saint Luke.
Continue reading “Let The Advent Season Begin”Andrew the Apostle and So Much More
Today is National Mississippi Day. The first state I ever learned to spell thanks to that silly little song – a song I can’t even remember now. It’s also Mousse Day (oh yum) and Shop Small Business Saturday.
Continue reading “Andrew the Apostle and So Much More”Today is for Family Time
While not officially a recognized holiday, the day after Thanksgiving is typically part of a four-day weekend. Unofficially, it’s Family Day. A day for families to gather in a relaxed setting to catch up with one another.
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