“Gaudete in Domino semper” – Philippians 4:4,5 My mother loved apple pie long before I was born. She developed her passion for it while working
Category: Religion and Faith
Knecht Ruprecht and The Christmas Elves
If you are not familiar with it culturally, the concept of the Christmas elf is jarring to the senses. It has absolutely nothing to do with
St. Nick Was Not Jolly or Fat
I love re-posting this every December 6th in honour of the German tradition of Nikolaustag, or St. Nick’s Day. Have you been naughty or nice
New Day, New Week
There are millions of people around the globe who wail about going back to school or work on Monday. It is almost embarrassing to admit
Undas et co
I grew up with the Halloween – All Saints Day – All Souls Day fusion version of North America, Mexico and the Philippines. My mother
“Let nothing disturb you”
Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God alone never changes. Patience gains all things. If you have God
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