Feast Days
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Monday, September 14th, 2009Crucifixion by William Willet (from Willet Hauser Architectural Glass. Source.) ”The Exaltation of the Holy Cross . . . should be for all of us the beginning, the content, and the end of the whole year. “What is the Cross? What does it signify for us and for mankind? Let us breathe in these [...]
The Other Lawrence
Monday, July 21st, 2008Today is the feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi. When reference is made to a “St. Lawrence,” however, we are usually referring to the third-century deacon and martyr who is even mentioned in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I). This latter St. Lawrence, given his special patronage of those who barbecue, is indeed a fine summertime [...]