“Excuse me sir, but you have a spot on your forehead.” “I know,” I said. “It’s Ash Wednesday.” The response came back immediately, “Oh, that’s right. Sorry, I forgot.” That little scenario has happened to me on a couple of occasions over time, hopefully reminding one more person of the need to “Repent and believe…
Ash Wednesday is soon approaching on March 2, marking the beginning of 2022’s Lenten season. It is one of the most attended masses of the year, with millions of Christians from all over the world receiving a holy black cross on their foreheads. Unless you know the meaning behind this religious ritual, it could be…
Can any other month of the year be crammed with more celebrations, commemorations or dedications than February? From my personal point of view, I would have to respond with a resounding, “No!” That’s because, for me, this is a month that includes three “you-better-not-forget” days, namely: my wedding anniversary, my daughter’s birthday and, of course,…
Cupid will be making his rounds in just a couple of weeks, with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching! We recommend arranging your plans early to avoid the holiday rush and surprise your special someone just the way you envisioned. As far as holidays go, Valentine’s Day has a short life span and is one more…
The year is now 2022…so Happy New Year! New things always seem to produce fascination and excitement. For children, a new doll or bicycle often elicit squeals of joy. A new car or even a new house may not cause a shriek for more subdued adults, yet the underlying smiling emotions are undeniable. Even our…