Easter Feasting
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
In one of my college theology courses, the professor told us that it would be just as wrong to fast during the octave of Easter as it would be to succumb to gluttony on Good Friday. When the Church tells us to feast, he said, she means it.
I always remember that on Easter Monday. I find it easy to celebrate on Sunday, with the glory of Easter morning Mass and the joy of family dinner and baskets and... 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
Bacon and Donuts Begone
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Pancakes aren’t my thing, but making homemade doughnuts on Fat Tuesday is a family tradition. We fried them today, and then we had bacon and doughnuts for dinner.
(Bacon is a family favorite food. You should see how many pieces my kids can put away!)
I really tried not to overeat, and I managed pretty well, but the high sugar and fat content of the dinner are making it sit heavily in my stomach. The... READ MORE
Waiting for Christmas
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, December 01, 2008
I am determined to celebrate Advent this year.
I know, I know. Coming from a practicing Catholic, that statement doesn’t sound particularly strong. Of course I’m going to celebrate Advent; we all do. It’s not like I’ve been simply ignoring the liturgical season in years past.
But the thing is that in a certain way, I have been.
Concentrating on Advent is a challenge in a culture where the “holiday... READ MORE
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