Homily 2012-11-18 - Fr Anthony Mary MFVA - Canticle of Creation- 33rd Su...

A not-to-be missed homily from Fr. Anthony.

Gobble Gobble?

It sort of gets my goat when I hear people refer to this holiday as "Turkey Day."

Hello!  Where on the calendar does it say Turkey Day?

It's Thanksgiving Day.  Or rather, it is the official American celebration of Thanksgiving Day.

Because, after all, every day should be a day for giving thanks.

The Old Rugged Cross

I have a connection to the  composer of the famous hymn, The Old Rugged Cross.

Rev. George Bennard

Relationship to you: husband of sister-in-law of great grand aunt

Additionally, one of the witnesses to his marriage also witnessed the marriage of my great-grandparents, John and Hulda Isberg.

Andrew Brown, my great-great grandfather

I've discovered a bit more about my paternal great-great grandfather.   The information here matches the information I've found on ancestry.com.
Now I am trying to find his birth and/or baptismal certificate.

New Item In Vintage Media Collection

"Father Knows Best" debuted on the radio in 1948.   I've just added the pilot episode to my Vintage Media Collection.

NunEssential: Strength and Grace

NunEssential: Strength and Grace: I had to write about a beautiful image I saw today. While at Mass this morning, I noticed a police officer in full uniform who had his s...

Once again, I've come across a "must-share" post.

Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival

Join me and a growing group of Catholic bloggers at Sunday Snippets.  Thanks to RAnn for hosting!  I've found some wonderful blogs here.

Semper Gaudete!: More About My Father's Family

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Semper Gaudete!: Guess Who Says "It's Great To Be A Slut"

Semper Gaudete!: GEORGE WEIGEL COLUMN

Semper Gaudete!: Magnets In Mail Order Catalog

Semper Gaudete!: New Item in Vintage Media Collection

Semper Gaudete!: Radio Scripts

Semper Gaudete!: Books Read in the Past Week