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• St. Patrick's Breastplate ... an Old Irish Lorica

  St. Patrick, by virtue of his purported use of the shamrock to explain the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, has almost come to be synonymous with the Trinity.  Another legacy of the saint:  St. Patrick's...

• The True Origins of "Trick or Treat" (You'll Be Surprised!)

  First of all, Happy Halloween to one and all!   Unbeknownst to many, the holiday of Halloween has its roots in the Catholic Church.  All Hallow's Eve is considered the "Vigil" of two Catholic Feast...

• Introducing Mrs. Claus - Santa's Year 'Round Helpmate

  One of my favorite questions to ask when meeting new acquaintances - both personal and professional - is "How did you and your spouse meet"?  It's a question to which folks always have an answer...

• Feast of St. Andrew November 30

  I have always loved Feast Days.  St. Andrew's Feast Day is November 30, and marks the beginning of the Advent Season in our home!  Since I was a very little girl, I have recited the...

• Patriotic Teaching Moments Part 1

  As I reflect back on "The days of summer" (evidenced by my last post re summer's shades of green and how I'm missing them), I continue to be struck by two profound "patriotic teaching moments". ...

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