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Liturgical Calendar

Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry: 1 Small Thing To Do Today

September 23, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 12 Comments

In honor of Saint Padre Pio’s feast day, here’s one small thing we all can do that gets to the heart of the phrase, “Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry!” Check it out. And join me?

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Domestic Church, Liturgical Calendar, saints

Giving Epiphany a Little Respect

January 6, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 2 Comments

Epiphany is the Rodney Dangerfield of Christian holidays. It gets no respect; most of us are done celebrating Christmas by New Year’s Day. However, beginning with the Annunciation, so much of the liturgical calendar is pointing directly at Epiphany. Let’s take a look at how we get there in 10 easy steps.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Liturgical Calendar

The History of Christ the King

November 20, 2011 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

Celebrated one week prior to the first Sunday of Advent — a purposeful time of preparing, waiting, and making straight the path for Jesus in our lives — the feast that proclaims Christ being Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe is just as relevant today as ever. Here’s the history of Christ the King.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Christ the King, Feast of Corpus Christi, Liturgical Calendar
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