Today is the Epiphany, a feast once celebrated with grandeur and joy. Let us revive Epiphany celebrations; let us restore Catholic culture in our homes and in our families. To learn about the history of Catholic Epiphany customs, I am posting the following Epiphany-related text from the French priest and Benedictine monk, Dom Prosper Gueranger (b. 1805- d. 1875): Theodosius,…
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Christmas
“I don’t know what to do! I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school-boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to every-body! A happy New Year to all the world! Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo!” ~ Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol by…
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Our Lady of Czestochowa
Today is the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa, and, for this occasion, I am re-posting a poem which was written by the English-French Catholic writer, Hilaire Belloc (b. 1870- d. 1953). This poem is a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa. The name of this Marian ode…
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Modern Ladies Speak
I think the ladies among our readers, and perhaps the gentlemen, as well, might enjoy the podcast called The Modern Lady. The podcast is hosted by two Catholic Canadians, Michelle and Lindsay (I searched for their full names, but I could not find them). The podcasts are chock-full of encouragement for women of all ages. The duos last podcast (as…
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Henry Wingate, Artist
Henry Wingate is a Catholic artist residing in Madison County, Virginia. I think you will enjoy this series of videos produced about him by the Archdiocese of Washington: I enjoy seeing an artist at work in his studio. May you have a good day. ~SCF
