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Showing posts with label All Saints Day. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Happy All Saints' Day!
today.
May his blessing be with you always.
Amen.
May the prayers of the saints deliver you from present evil;
May their example of holy living turn your thoughts to the service of
God and neighbor.
Amen.
God's holy Church rejoices that her children are one with the saints
in lasting peace.
May you come to share with them in all the joys of our Father's house.
Amen.
May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
[Solemn blessing, Mass, Solemnity of All Saints]
Friday, October 30, 2009
Line up of shows on the saints on EWTN
WEEKLY FEATURE
Learn How To Be a Saint – from the Saints and Theologians
Plus Two Other Programs of Interest
Fire up your DVR for a season's worth of saint movies, which can all be recorded in one day. In honor of All Saints' Day, EWTN will air the following on Sunday, Nov. 1:
• “Brother André” – Blessed Andre, the Holy Cross Brother who has been credited with thousands of cures, was the founder of St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Canada, perhaps the world's principal shrine in honor of St. Joseph. In this drama, he speaks with his niece, who is discerning a vocation, about the struggles and perseverance it took to obtain approval for the Shrine. (2 a.m. ET). Read More
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK
TERESA DE JESUS
An eight-part mini-series on the life of the great saint and mystic Teresa of Avila that airs every Saturday in October.
PT 7: Part seven is set in Seville during the summer of 1575, and finds Teresa troubled by illness and the Inquisition. Spanish with English subtitles.
Sat 10/31/09 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
PT 8: This episode finds the aging Teresa continuing her great work of reform and ends with her death. Spanish with English subtitles.
Sat 10/31/09 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
Atheists and Believers
What accounts for unbelief? How can Christians talk with atheists about God? And why is that conversation so necessary? Join Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn as they tackle those questions and more with special guest Michael Novak, author of “No One Sees God: The Dark Night of Atheists and Believers.”
Tue 11/03/09 1:00 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Fri 11/06/09 4:00 AM ET / 1 AM PT
UNTOLD BLESSINGS:
THREE PATHS TO HOLINESS
In this series of lectures, Fr. Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness.
Wed 11/04/09 10:00 PM ET / 7 PM PT
Sat 11/07/09 5:00 AM ET / 2 AM PT
Learn How To Be a Saint – from the Saints and Theologians
Plus Two Other Programs of Interest
Fire up your DVR for a season's worth of saint movies, which can all be recorded in one day. In honor of All Saints' Day, EWTN will air the following on Sunday, Nov. 1:
• “Brother André” – Blessed Andre, the Holy Cross Brother who has been credited with thousands of cures, was the founder of St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Canada, perhaps the world's principal shrine in honor of St. Joseph. In this drama, he speaks with his niece, who is discerning a vocation, about the struggles and perseverance it took to obtain approval for the Shrine. (2 a.m. ET). Read More
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK
TERESA DE JESUS
An eight-part mini-series on the life of the great saint and mystic Teresa of Avila that airs every Saturday in October.
PT 7: Part seven is set in Seville during the summer of 1575, and finds Teresa troubled by illness and the Inquisition. Spanish with English subtitles.
Sat 10/31/09 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
PT 8: This episode finds the aging Teresa continuing her great work of reform and ends with her death. Spanish with English subtitles.
Sat 10/31/09 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
Atheists and Believers
What accounts for unbelief? How can Christians talk with atheists about God? And why is that conversation so necessary? Join Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn as they tackle those questions and more with special guest Michael Novak, author of “No One Sees God: The Dark Night of Atheists and Believers.”
Tue 11/03/09 1:00 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Fri 11/06/09 4:00 AM ET / 1 AM PT
UNTOLD BLESSINGS:
THREE PATHS TO HOLINESS
In this series of lectures, Fr. Robert Barron provides concrete, practical advice on how to become a saint, marking out three specific paths to holiness.
Wed 11/04/09 10:00 PM ET / 7 PM PT
Sat 11/07/09 5:00 AM ET / 2 AM PT
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Is Halloween a pagan holiday?
Putting the Hallow Back in Halloween
By Bethany Hudson
"The air is getting chilly. The leaves are beginning to turn. Pumpkins and Indian corn are cropping up at all the local farms. And Christians across America are beginning to grow uneasy as Hallowe’en approaches. The day of the Great Pumpkin has become an occasion for the Great Debate about whether or not to celebrate this increasingly secularized—and increasingly macabre—holiday. Sometimes though, in the “to dress as a witch or not to dress as a witch” debate, we lose sight of the fact that whether or not we celebrate Hallowe’en in a secular or pseudo-secular manner, we Christians are meant to celebrate it together as a holy vigil!
Many people make the mistake of thinking that Hallowe’en is a pagan holiday. While it is true that many Northern European countries held pagan celebrations on or around October 31st, the holiday of Hallowe’en, or All Hallows Eve, is actually of Christian origin. In the 9th century, Pope Gregory IV moved the Christian feast days of All Saints and All Souls from May to November so that they could be celebrated simultaneously on the first of November. The final night of October became the vigil or Eve of all the Hallows. (Today, All Souls’ Day is celebrated on the 2nd of November as its own holiday.) Since All Hallows’ Eve happened to coincide precisely with Samhain, the Celtic festival of the dead, it was natural for the Celts to incorporate their ancient customs into their celebration of this new holiday which also focused on those who had preceded them in death.
It is natural to want to confront those things, like death, which frighten us most. Hallowe’en gives us ample opportunity to scare and to be scared. Besides, how often do we get the chance to play dress up? And, of course, who doesn’t look forward to the treats of Hallowe’en—the candied apples, toasted pumpkin seeds, doughnuts, caramel corn, and the tons of candy?..." Read the full article here.
By Bethany Hudson
"The air is getting chilly. The leaves are beginning to turn. Pumpkins and Indian corn are cropping up at all the local farms. And Christians across America are beginning to grow uneasy as Hallowe’en approaches. The day of the Great Pumpkin has become an occasion for the Great Debate about whether or not to celebrate this increasingly secularized—and increasingly macabre—holiday. Sometimes though, in the “to dress as a witch or not to dress as a witch” debate, we lose sight of the fact that whether or not we celebrate Hallowe’en in a secular or pseudo-secular manner, we Christians are meant to celebrate it together as a holy vigil!
Many people make the mistake of thinking that Hallowe’en is a pagan holiday. While it is true that many Northern European countries held pagan celebrations on or around October 31st, the holiday of Hallowe’en, or All Hallows Eve, is actually of Christian origin. In the 9th century, Pope Gregory IV moved the Christian feast days of All Saints and All Souls from May to November so that they could be celebrated simultaneously on the first of November. The final night of October became the vigil or Eve of all the Hallows. (Today, All Souls’ Day is celebrated on the 2nd of November as its own holiday.) Since All Hallows’ Eve happened to coincide precisely with Samhain, the Celtic festival of the dead, it was natural for the Celts to incorporate their ancient customs into their celebration of this new holiday which also focused on those who had preceded them in death.
It is natural to want to confront those things, like death, which frighten us most. Hallowe’en gives us ample opportunity to scare and to be scared. Besides, how often do we get the chance to play dress up? And, of course, who doesn’t look forward to the treats of Hallowe’en—the candied apples, toasted pumpkin seeds, doughnuts, caramel corn, and the tons of candy?..." Read the full article here.
More Saints...
Take alook at this awesome blog for some ideas on the saints. I'll be back later to post some games and things.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Coming up tomorrow...
I'll be posting some great games for your kids for All Saints' Day celebrations and All Hallow's Eve. I meant to do it today but the day got away with family, writing work and teaching CCD, appointments and more. I do have a very cute story to tell you tomorrow. One of my 3rd grade CCD students came out with a real gem today! Feel free to share your ideas for family fun and alternatives to gory and scary stuff this Halloween time.
Have a BLESSED night and I'll talk to you tomorrow.
God bless you and yours,
Donna-Marie
Have a BLESSED night and I'll talk to you tomorrow.
God bless you and yours,
Donna-Marie
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
All Saints Costumes and Ideas
Are you ready for some fun?
Too cute, or what?
He looks like he has a vocation! :)
Jessica at Shower of Roses has many creative ideas. Here are some of her costumes. You can go to her blog for all of the directions. She also lists a pdf file towards the end of her post which has a bunch of more costumes to choose from and many more ideas! Take a look at her blog. She is full of creative ideas.
Here's an example of part of her list:
"APOSTLES / MONKS/ FRIARS / OLD TESTAMENT:
Use and adult T-shirt, with a rope, sash, or belt around the waist, sandals, and there is your costume! Or use brown, gray, or black material, cut a hole in the top when folded in half. Use face paint for beard.
St. Peter: have keys or net hanging at his waist
St. Francis: cut out a bird and safety pin it on his shoulder, put on some patches.
One year a friend of mine pinned all sorts of stuffed animals to the base of her sons habit. It was SO cute!
St. Brendan: 400-500’s, Irish missionary monk in brown habit that went to America before the Vikings or Columbus!
St. Constantine, St. Benedict and St. Anthony the Abbot: all were monks, place rosary in belt
St. Theophylact: Asian Monk, 8th century, established hospices, imprisoned the last 35 yrs. of life.
St. Joseph: foster father of Jesus, carpenter by trade, hang a hammer from the belt.
St. John the Baptist: fake fur or leather & sandals. Perhaps tie a strip of cloth around the forehead."
Here are some more costumes and directions (the pdf I mentioned with lots more ideas).
Tomorrow, I plan to post a lot of ideas for games for All Saints' celebrations. Please chime in and offer your own ideas for costumes, games, activities, stories, or whatever you'd like to share.
Too cute, or what?
He looks like he has a vocation! :)
Jessica at Shower of Roses has many creative ideas. Here are some of her costumes. You can go to her blog for all of the directions. She also lists a pdf file towards the end of her post which has a bunch of more costumes to choose from and many more ideas! Take a look at her blog. She is full of creative ideas.
Here's an example of part of her list:
"APOSTLES / MONKS/ FRIARS / OLD TESTAMENT:
Use and adult T-shirt, with a rope, sash, or belt around the waist, sandals, and there is your costume! Or use brown, gray, or black material, cut a hole in the top when folded in half. Use face paint for beard.
St. Peter: have keys or net hanging at his waist
St. Francis: cut out a bird and safety pin it on his shoulder, put on some patches.
One year a friend of mine pinned all sorts of stuffed animals to the base of her sons habit. It was SO cute!
St. Brendan: 400-500’s, Irish missionary monk in brown habit that went to America before the Vikings or Columbus!
St. Constantine, St. Benedict and St. Anthony the Abbot: all were monks, place rosary in belt
St. Theophylact: Asian Monk, 8th century, established hospices, imprisoned the last 35 yrs. of life.
St. Joseph: foster father of Jesus, carpenter by trade, hang a hammer from the belt.
St. John the Baptist: fake fur or leather & sandals. Perhaps tie a strip of cloth around the forehead."
Here are some more costumes and directions (the pdf I mentioned with lots more ideas).
Tomorrow, I plan to post a lot of ideas for games for All Saints' celebrations. Please chime in and offer your own ideas for costumes, games, activities, stories, or whatever you'd like to share.
Monday, October 26, 2009
All Saints Day ideas coming up...
SNEEK PREVIEW! Get ready for some cute costumes and directions for your All Saint's Day parade, All Hallows Eve party or just for fun. Here are a few images that I'll tell you about tomorrow.
Lots more costumes and ideas as well as directions coming up tomorrow. Games are coming up too. :)
(Thanks to Jessica for the costume ideas and the cute kids in the costumes! More on Jessica and her beautiful blog tomorrow)
Lots more costumes and ideas as well as directions coming up tomorrow. Games are coming up too. :)
(Thanks to Jessica for the costume ideas and the cute kids in the costumes! More on Jessica and her beautiful blog tomorrow)
This morning's "Mom's Corner" on Ave Maria Radio
Here's the link to this morning's show in case you were unable to listen in at the time. Just
click here to hear my chat this morning with Teresa Tomeo. We talked about Halloween, alternatives to the tradional Jack O'Lanterns, All Saints Day, kids, families, the culture, my week end retreat at the Abbey, our upcoming trip to Rome, my Mother Teresa Book and more!
click here to hear my chat this morning with Teresa Tomeo. We talked about Halloween, alternatives to the tradional Jack O'Lanterns, All Saints Day, kids, families, the culture, my week end retreat at the Abbey, our upcoming trip to Rome, my Mother Teresa Book and more!
Pro-Life Pumpkins and Saint O'Lanterns!
How about focusing on the saints and precious life this time of year and stay away from the gory scary images? I am going to have an All Saints party with my CCD class this week rather than a Halloween Party. We may even carve a pumpkin or I may bring it with me for a decoration.
Teresa Tomeo and I chatted about these images earlier this morning on our segment together, "Mom's Corner" on Catholic Connection (Ave Maria Radio) and aired through EWTN.
Here are a few images and directions:
Go on over to Catholic Cuisine for some more great ideas and the directions.
Check out the American Life League website for directions and down loadable template for this unborn baby image.
Have fun with these. I'll be back later to post some additional ideas. By the way, I'll also be posting a link to my radio show this morning as soon as I get the mp3.
God bless your day!
Donna-Marie
Teresa Tomeo and I chatted about these images earlier this morning on our segment together, "Mom's Corner" on Catholic Connection (Ave Maria Radio) and aired through EWTN.
Here are a few images and directions:
Go on over to Catholic Cuisine for some more great ideas and the directions.
Check out the American Life League website for directions and down loadable template for this unborn baby image.
Have fun with these. I'll be back later to post some additional ideas. By the way, I'll also be posting a link to my radio show this morning as soon as I get the mp3.
God bless your day!
Donna-Marie
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