Ash Wednesday Tag Page
Mardi Gras
I was thinking about Mardi Gras and realized it was Fat Tuesday this week. So let’s all be Thankful for our Blessings, and have another piece of that King Cake.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras
Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday”) is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called “Shrove Tuesday” or “Pancake Day”. Mardi Gras is the [...]
Thanks to all who participated in the Catholic New Media Advent Calendar
At mass on Sunday for the Feast of Epiphany, Father Jeff asked us to remain standing after the gospel reading for the ancient Proclamation of the Date of Easter The Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sunda
Two More Days
I can't believe the two weeks winter vacation is almost over. I think I need two more to get back into my schedule. At least winter is here and now I can look forward to spring. Meaning Looking forward to a warmer temperature, flowers and starting my vegetables garden again. See, looking it the way I do is not that bad...he he he. Ah spring I can't wait, I try not to think about groundhog day, ash Wednesday, and St. Patrick's day because that would make everything slower. Just like everyone thi
Stream Some New Elvis Perkins Tunes
Checking in with the Class of '06 BTWs today: In prep for the followup to their excellent debut Ash Wednesday, Elvis Perkins In Dearland are streaming three new tunes, featuring a bit of brass and the memorable, John Jacob Niles-referencing "Shampoo" which you'll remember if you've seen 'em live. Have a listen at elvisperkinsindearland.com.
