Good With His Hands
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, December 06, 2011
We can’t let the day go by without a tribute to St. Nicholas!
Here’s something a little different: a poem I stumbled upon a year or two ago to remind us that St. Nick was not all moneybags and food for the poor.
He was also a zealous defender of the True Faith against heresy and persecution.
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Happy Feast Day! What Did You Hear?
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Best wishes for a happy feast day, Everyone!
How are you celebrating and what did you hear at Mass?
Our celebrant cracked us up by remembering some poll he read shortly after Mother Teresa passed away.
“Do you think Mother Teresa is in heaven?” the pollster asked. 65% thought she was.
There were various other questions, including the final one: “Are you going to heaven?”
93% of people were sure they were going to heaven!
Respondents were more certain of their own sanctity than Mother Teresa’s!
His reflections flowed from there.
What did you hear?
Have A Plan for the All Souls Octave
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, October 28, 2011
Just a quick reminder—since Saturday is the typical parish Confession day—that not only Halloween & All Saints Day are upon us, but also All Souls’ Day, and an entire octave of days to release souls from Purgatory.
You’ll find a quick reminder of the hows, whys and wherefores at the link.
I was grateful for the advanced notice!
P.S. Fr. Z. indicates there that we’re to pray for the Holy Father’s “monthly intentions.” This is the first time I’ve run into that qualifier—I’ve always understood “Holy Father’s intentions,” generally—whatever they might be. From the point of view of intent and fulfillment of the indulgence, I’m certain it’s fine, since the latter includes the former. Just curious if that’s a new one on anyone else.
Don't Know Much About The Assumption
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Monday, August 15, 2011
Happy feast day, everyone! Here’s an amusing video review of what we’re celebrating.
A Feast of Confusion
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Is today a Holy Day of Obligation in your diocese? Or is today Ascension Thursday minus the obligation while you wait to celebrate the feast on Sunday?
As someone who has always been confused by the movement of the feast (and it’s not moved for me—we’re heading to Mass at noontime today), I appreciate Fr. Z.‘s annual rant in which he explains why he thinks moving the feast day is a bad idea:
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Holy Days Ahead
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, April 01, 2010
In observance of the Triduum, things will be a bit more quiet and reflective here for the next few days. The bloggers have these days off and we won’t be posting our usual Coffee Talk discussions, Small Successes posts, or podcasts until after Easter.
Blessings to you and your family for a holy and fruitful Easter Triduum!
Google Crop Doodles
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Tuesday, September 15, 2009
This odd Google doodle showed up today.
Since no one’s aware of any feast day or holiday it’s commemorating, the UK Guardian presumes it’s part of a viral marketing campaign.
Whatever.
It reminded me to highlight our former editor Tom Hoopes’ look at how Google decides which occasions merit a doodle.
Check out Holidays by Google.
The feast the Catholic Church observes today, of course, is Our Lady of Sorrows. I don’t suppose a doodle would be appropriate, but here’s the post I wrote for the occasion last year.
Bless These Branches
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, April 05, 2009
Collect: Almighty God, we pray you bless these branches and make them holy. Today we joyfully acclaim Jesus our Messiah and King. May we reach one day the happiness of the new and everlasting Jerusalem by faithfully following him who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Read more about Palm Sunday at CatholicCulture.org.
Joy to the World
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, December 25, 2008
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, oOn the throne of David and over his kingdom,
To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.
—Isaiah 9:6-7
St. Lucia Day
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Friday, December 12, 2008
Tomorrow is the feast of St. Lucy.
I did not make this lovely braided St. Lucy bread you see pictured here. Karen Edmisten did.
But I have used the recipe Karen uses (which originated at FamilyFun) for many years now, and trust me:
It always does come out so lovely. And it is perfectly yummy too. Karen is absolutely right when she warns moms not to be intimidated by the fact that this is a yeast bread recipe. It is VERY forgiving.
Why not plan a treat for the weekend?
