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Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb. (John 19:41)Holy Saturday is a hard one, I think. On the one hand, we are past the grueling spiritual work-out that Good Friday represents. Whew! And yet, on the other hand, He hasn’t risen yet.I always find myself tempted to fudge on my Lenten resolutions on … [Read more...]
I apologize for the blurry image. The good camera is on the fritz again, which is another story for a different day.Anyway, this is the first seder we have had. It was a wonderful but condensed celebration; we started at 6:00 and needed to leave at 6:30 for the Holy Thursday Mass. Talk about girding one's loins and eating like those who are in … [Read more...]
Our Lady said yes for the human race. Each one of us must echo that yes for our own lives.(Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God)This beautiful quote came my way via Helen at Castle of the Immaculate.Cestello Annunciation by Sandro Botticelli (1489-90: Uffizi Gallery, Florence) For more resources on the Feast of the Annunciation, visit: Catholic … [Read more...]
Who is St. Joseph ~ and ~Why Does He Deserve So Much Honor?St. Joseph was Jesus' daddy and Our Lord is prone to hear him.Oh, and he is also Patron of the Universal Church, Fathers, Families, against doubt and hesitation, confectioners, craftsmen, workers, working people, laborers, happy and holy death, expectant mothers, house hunters, … [Read more...]
I have a hundred and one things I'd like to talk to you about, but for now I would just like to wish you a blessed Fourth Sunday of Lent (it's Laetare Sunday and Lent is halfway over!) and a happy day at home with your family. If you're like me, you're having your corned beef and cabbage tonight instead of yesterday! It's a festive weekend all … [Read more...]
An Irish Welcome (even though I'm all French)Here's Céad Míle Fáilte to friend and to roverThat's a greeting that's Irish as Irish can beIt means you are welcomeA thousand times overWherever you come from, Whosoever you be~ Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ The Irish verse was found at IslandIreland.com.The clip art is from Webweaver's. … [Read more...]
by Rev. Thomas J. EuteneuerMarch 15, 2007This prayer is to be prayed prior to the Feast of the Annunciation (this year Monday, March 26th) from Saturday, March 17th to Sunday, March 25th, 2007 inclusive, as a novena of conversion for those who use or promote contraception.Heavenly Father, “from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its … [Read more...]
No offense, but I need all the help I can get.Thank goodness for people like Laura who post amazingly helpful Lenten meditations like this one! You will be inspired; you will be encouraged; you will run to your printer for a copy.Have a blessed First Sunday of Lent! … [Read more...]
Ash Wednesday.How 'bout you?Dead Soldier by JMB And after last night's pep talk (aka Ash Wednesday homily), I dragged myself off the battle field with renewed optimism and courage."Dead soldier?" you say."Dead to self," comes the reply.PS. Thank you, Jesus. … [Read more...]
I’m sorry. Should I not be talking of chocolate?One last little pre-Lenten scene and it went something like this:My boys and I were sitting on my bed. They were showing me their new Cub Scout memorabilia and talking excitedly about their future plans: a merit badge here, another medal there.I looked at them with that mix of poignancy, pride and … [Read more...]
