Feast of the Assumption
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, August 15, 2011
Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise, for all life and all holiness come from you. In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ in her womb was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven. May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness and join in her hymn of endless love and praise. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Background of the traditional blessing of herbs.
A super yummy rosemary bread recipe to try.
And lots more information and celebration here.
Of Fairies, Shakespeare, and John the Baptist
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Friday, June 24, 2011
Our homeschool group is putting on a one-hour version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Saturday, missing by only one day the traditional Midsummer’s Night, which in medieval days was celebrated not on the 21st, but on June 24th, the feast of the birth of St. John the Baptist. Luke 1:26 suggests that John was born six months before Jesus, hence the timing of this feast.
Sometimes called “the summer... READ MORE
Late Lent
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February will be over next week. Am I the only one who keeps getting thrown off by the fact that it’s not Lent yet?
With Easter almost as late as possible, Lent isn’t starting until March 9th this year. Since it almost always starts in February, this feels strange.
This week, I’ve caught myself a couple times feeling vaguely guilty because I’m not remembering to stick to my Lenten resolutions. I... READ MORE
Commemorating the Visit
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, January 06, 2011
After all the excitement of this Christmas season, Camilla seemed surprised when I told her we would put out shoes for the Wise Men to fill. Yet another treat? Will these thrills never end?
Some people put out shoes on St. Nicholas Day but at my house, growing up, we always left them by the door on the evening of January 5th, the eve of Epiphany. We left lettuce or hay in the shoes for the Magi’s... READ MORE
Corned Beef
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Just a quick bloggy poll as you take a break from your St. Pat’s Celebrations or preparations: how many of you are making corned beef and cabbage for dinner? Is this your family tradition? Any other good Irish fare on the menu?
In our fair city, St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration. There is a parade downtown (though the weather right now isn’t looking too friendly). If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go... READ MORE
Celebrating One!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
At 5:26am a year ago today, our little boy was born.
In celebration of his birthday, we had a casual family party this weekend. In honor of being an entire year old, the baby got his very first piece of cake all to himself.
At Camilla’s one-year party, she didn’t quite get the hang of the cake, instead choosing to smear frosting in her hair. Blaise, on the other hand, caught on right away, and was... READ MORE
Ten Questions for 2010
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Whatever your plans for today or tonight, the beginning of a New Year invites us to reflect on the past and the future.
I posted these discussion-starting questions last year and decided to re-post them this year. You can use them for personal reflection or family discussion:
1. Did I grow closer to God in the past year? How will I grow closer to God this year?
2. What is one new thing I will pray... READ MORE
Unto Us A Child Is Born
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, December 25, 2009
Isaiah 9: 6
Wonderful!
Counsellor!
The Mighty God!
The Everlasting Father!
The Prince of Peace!
A Christmas Blessing
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, December 25, 2009
Lord, in this holy season of prayer and song and laughter, we praise you for the great wonders you have sent us: for shining star and angel’s song, for infant’s cry in lowly manger. We praise you for the Word made flesh in a little Child. We behold his glory, and are bathed in its radiance.
Be with us as we sing the ironies of Christmas, the incomprehensible comprehended, the poetry made hard fact, the helpless Babe who cracks the world asunder. We kneel before you shepherds, innkeepers, wisemen. Help us to rise bigger than we are. Amen.
(from Catholic Online)
Deep Breath
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, December 14, 2009
Are you feeling harried yet? A bit frazzled? I’m trying not to, but then I’ll think of everything on my to-do list—a zillion little details that will not make-or-break our celebration but are still a priority—I think of all that and feel a little overwhelmed.
So I’m trying to keep the pace realistic. And I’m trying to work in some “me” time in the midst of all this. I’m not the lady pictured here,... READ MORE
