| Easter Season 2010 | ||
| 4/23/2010 6:07:58 PM | ||
| I can't believe I've not made an entry for over a year again. It is now almost halfway through the Easter season of 2010 - eight full weeks of celebrating the joyous Resurrection of Our Lord. At each Mass we are sprinkled by the Priest with Holy Water during the Gloria which is the last of the Introductory Rites of our Liturgy. This is very special as it reminds us of our Baptism and that, through it, God has placed us into a state of Grace by forgiving us of our sin and thus allows us to be in Fellowship and Communion with Him and His Church. | ||
| Easter 2009 | ||
| 4/12/2009 11:36:46 PM | ||
| Wow - what an awesome experiece! This day, after 10+ months of Inquiry, Formation and Instruction, 28 souls received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and became fully-initiated members of the Catholic Church. It was a distinct blessing to have played a part in the conversion of a few of our Neophytes! | ||
| Lent Again | ||
| 3/4/2009 9:24:08 AM | ||
| Here we are in 2009 and it is Lent again. This year's "giving up" item is very private and personal. Although Ash Wednesday is not a Day of Obligation I was able to get away from work long enough to attend Mass at the Basilica at Mission San Diego de Alcala. What a blessing it is to worship at a place where the faithful have been worshiping since 1697 . . . 1697! That's a looong time in our country. Lent is all about Spiritual renewal. It is my hope and prayer that you will grow closer to God during this Lenten season. When we talk about God relating to mankind it is definitely a Love Story. Peace be with you. | ||
| Octave of Easter 2008 | ||
| 3/26/2008 7:03:54 PM | ||
| Here we are in the Octave of Easter 2008. I decided this year to take all of Holy Week off (the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday). It was for me one of the most inspiring and enriching times of my life. I participated in virtually every activity that was offered and found even more to do that is the "Lord's Work". On Good Friday, we have a long-standing tradition of devotions to our Lord. One of them is called the "Seven Last Words of Christ". It is actually His seven last phrases beginning with "Father forgive them . . ." and finishes with "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit". Each phrase and a brief narrative is read by the presider and then a Reflection is presented by a Member of the Faithful. I was honored to reflect upon the last phrase, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit". You can read my reflection by clicking "Reflection" to the left. | ||
| Join The Ranks | ||
| 12/31/2007 4:09:54 PM | ||
| I have recently learned that two of my very good friends have also quit smoking cigarettes. This is an awesome thing for them to do for their health. There are links to the left for a couple of good online resources that can help one to kick the habit. I cannot stress though how easy it was for me to quit - because of when and why I did it. I quit on Ash Wednesday, 2006 in order to honor our God. He strengthened me, enabling me to not endure further cravings thus keeping me smoke-free since. | ||