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The Sacrifice God Requires and Desires

I think none of us is without the profound understanding that the spread of Covid-19 throughout the world requires a…

daily duty, family, penance

Of Salutations and other Niceties

While one may argue that each society has its own set of social norms, the ones which reach across class…

etiquette, family, manners

Covering the Basics: The Family Crucifix

The wedding was over.  Now that the honeymooners had returned home, the gifts now gained their attention and were unwrapped…

altar, Crucifix, family, home altar, marriage, prayer

Revisiting Meatless Fridays

Being brought up in a Catholic home in a Catholic school, I had an idea of the liturgical year.   …

The Importance of Bells

Her parents sat in the empty chapel and heard the far off singing of women’s voices followed by silence.  Then…

baptism, bells, home altar, prayer

Meatless Fridays: Shrimp Alfredo

Here’s one of my children’s favorite options for Friday —  shrimp alfredo, which I usually pair with a fresh salad. …

alfredo, Friday, Lent, meatless, penance

On Observing Ember Days

Despite observing many traditions of the Church that has fallen away, I must admit we have never observed Ember Days. …

Ember Days, fasting

Feast of the Crown of Thorns

I never cease to be amazed at what I don’t know.  Just about the time I think I have a handle…

Feast, Lent

Meatless Fridays: Quick Burritos

Every First Friday we have a rosary and then dinner over at a friend’s house. All of us observe Meatless…

burrito, burritos, Friday, meatless

Proving We’re Not Pagans

“Lent is that time of year when we prove to God that we aren’t pagans.”

almsgiving, fasting, Lent, prayer

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