by billyzh | Dec 17, 2009 | Family, Holidays, Spirituality
The season of Anticipation is just about to hit a high note. This Sunday, we will finally light that pink candle in the wreathe that we’ve all been looking at and wondering about. So, here it is. The scoop on the Rose Colored Candle. And, in case you...
by billyzh | Dec 10, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
It’s Gaudete Sunday. Wow. $3 prize for whoever got that word right. For those of you new to this blog, welcome. We’ve been taking a look at Advent (the season of anticiption) this month, with a few sidebars along the way. If Advent is a bit new to you,...
by billyzh | Dec 8, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
Well, kind of. Some of you may remember the days when the land currently known as Turkey was called Asia Minor. That’s what we saw on our maps at least in school and what we were told in geography. But I certainly don’t remember my teachers telling me...
by billyzh | Dec 3, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
I recall one particular Christmas pageant that I was in when a young girl. You remember those. We used bathrobes with towels on heads for shepherds. The white sheets and the tinsel halos were the costume of choice for the angles. And Mary? She was always in blue. ...
by billyzh | Nov 30, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
Know much about Advent? If not, don’t worry. You’re not alone. But if you do, know that we will be focusing on Advent during the coming days. So, just what is Advent anyway? You might have seen or even used one of those clever Advent calendars. You know...
by billyzh | Nov 28, 2009 | Holidays, Spirituality
Psa. 100 ¶ A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Psa. 100:1 ¶ Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Psa. 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Psa. 100:3 Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We...
