Halloween 2016
There’s really not a lot to say about Halloween. We went with what I call the “Minimalist Superhero” theme, capes, masks, and of course, a bucket for each. The evening…
Read moreFeast of St. James the Apostle
St. James the Apostle is sometimes called James the Greater. He and his brother, St. John the Evangelist, were the sons of Zebedee, and were the second pair of brothers Jesus…
Read moreFeast of St. Mary Magdalene
She is called “the Penitent”. St. Mary was given the name ‘Magdalen’ because, though aJewish girl, she lived in a Gentile town called Magdale, in northern Galilee, and her culture…
Read moreThe Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
I grew up listening to my dad’s favorite musicians, the Melody Four. In his beautiful tenor voice, he sang along with every song, on every record. One that I loved…
Read moreSaintly Words on the Use of Words
After posting earlier the passage from James regarding taming the tongue, I thought to myself… I wonder if any of the Saints ever mentioned the battle of the tongue? I should…
Read moreSt. Joseph the Worker
From the CatholicCulture.org: The feast of St. Joseph the Worker was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 in order to Christianize the concept of labor and give to…
Read moreFeast of St. Mark the Evangelist
Today’s passage is taken from the Lectionary reading for April 25, on the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist. 1 Peter 5:8-10 The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) 8…
Read moreFeast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Collect: O God, who taught the whole world through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul, draw us, we pray, nearer to you through the example of him whose…
Read moreA Note on Being Childlike
[hr color=”dark-gray” width=”100%” border_width=”2px” ] A Note on Being Childlike: When we speak of being childlike, we often reference the “trust” that a child has for a parent. However…
Read moreWorking my way back to you, babe
Sometimes I can’t remember what I’ve done unless I retrace my steps. So pardon me while I go backward in time! Sunday This morning as Jacob was preparing for church, …
Read moreFeast of St. Joseph the Worker
Collect: O God, Creator of all things, who laid down for the human race the law of work, graciously grant that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his…
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