Today is the final day of Hanukkah. While the Catholic Church does not consider any Holy Days or Feasts within the Jewish faith to be days of Obligation for Catholics, there are no restrictions on these days either. I believe Catholics more than any other Christian faith, feel a deep connection to our Jewish roots.
Continue reading “Celebrating Our Roots”The Lights of Alabama and Other Things
Today is Alabama Day – the Heart of Dixie, the 22nd state to join the Union and center stage of the Civil Rights Movement.
Continue reading “The Lights of Alabama and Other Things”Feast of Saint Lucia and Saffron Buns
Today is the Feast Day of Saint Lucia. The feast is best known throughout Scandinavia And Italy. It is a part of the Oral Observations of the Catholic Church, honoring a young girl who was martyred under the Diocletianic Persecution early in the fourth century.
Continue reading “Feast of Saint Lucia and Saffron Buns”A Family Feast for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special place in the religious life of Mexico. She is often referred to as the Patroness of the Americas. Many of the Catholic Churches throughout North and Central Americans display her image somewhere on the parish grounds.
Continue reading “A Family Feast for Our Lady of Guadalupe”Apples Aren’t Just for Baking
Recently, as Hubby searched through the big freezer in the garage, checking off what we had from the shopping list, he reminded me that we have some beautiful, thick cut pork chops. I need him to give me a nudge every now and again, because I forget.
Continue reading “Apples Aren’t Just for Baking”Blessed Be the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Each Advent Season, our parish holds a Parish Mission. Last year, as part of the three-year Eucharist Revival, it was a four night event with guest speakers who brought to light the reason behind Catholic teachings that the Eucharist is not just a symbol.
Continue reading “Blessed Be the 2nd Sunday of Advent”Deviled Ham Spread Served Three Ways
When I was just a girl, there were two things I could always count on during the Holidays. The first was an amazing smoked ham for Christmas. The second was that none of the ham was allowed to go to waste.
Continue reading “Deviled Ham Spread Served Three Ways”Celebrating a Friday Feast of The Immaculate Conception
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a Solemnity Feast; thus a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics throughout the world. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, in its original form, dates back to the seventh century.
Continue reading “Celebrating a Friday Feast of The Immaculate Conception”Begin Today with Breakfast
Good morning to you! Today we must acknowledge this day in history and this day for God’s Chosen People. It is December 7. Eight-two years ago today war was delivered on our doorstep and America could no longer sit on the sidelines.
Continue reading “Begin Today with Breakfast”Feast of Saint Nicholas and Christmas Cookies
Most people of faith realize that the modern Santa Claus is actually a fictional character who evolved from a real person, Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. He was born during the 4th century, of Greek decent, in a fishing village in what is now Turkey.
Continue reading “Feast of Saint Nicholas and Christmas Cookies”How Do You Define Comfort Food?
Today is Tuesday, it’s National Comfort Food Day and the Repeal of Prohibition. How amazing is that? I mean, the stars have aligned for us today.
Continue reading “How Do You Define Comfort Food?”Have Board, Will Travel
With the holidays now in full swing, we’ll be attending all sorts of parties. There are office parties, church socials and family events. Perhaps you’ll host an open house to share hot cider with your neighbors. These days, many of our gatherings will not be catered events.
Continue reading “Have Board, Will Travel”Behold the 1st Sunday of Advent
How is the first Sunday of Advent decided? I had always been taught that you start with Christmas, December 25, and work backwards, counting off four Sundays. When Christmas is a Monday, such as it is this year, Christmas Eve is also the 4th Sunday of Advent.
Continue reading “Behold the 1st Sunday of Advent”Tis That Time of Year
Happy Saturday! Today is going to be a most interesting day. Hubby’s company is participating in our town’s Christmas Parade. They are decorating a flatbed truck, some of the employees will be riding on the truck, others walking along side, all waving at the crowd waiting for Santa.
Continue reading “Tis That Time of Year”Welcome to the First Saturday in December
The first Saturday of every month is supposed to be National Play Outside Day. I’ve used this for inspiration when I haven’t found anything else to talk about. Personally, I find it funny that this generation needs to be reminded to play outside. My generation, and those before me, certainly didn’t need a reminder.
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