Perhaps your family waits until February to put away your Christmas decorations but my family took care of it this past Monday (following the Feast of the Baptism of Christ, Jan. 13, 2019). Matthew unexpectedly…
St. Leonie Aviat died on this day back in 1914 after living a life that sought nothing more than a complete union with God. She was often known to say she wished to “forget herself entirely”…
Today’s readings tell us the truths of our faith – simply and completely. In the first reading from 1 John we get the powerful – “God is love.” In the second reading which tells of…
First, Happy Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! She is one our saints from Wreath Two. May she encourage us to greater perseverance in 2019! Now, back to the reason I write – DID…
Today at Mass, my deacon asked about our New Year’s resolutions and how many, in just one day, we had managed to break. As we laughed, he reminded us that the only resolutions that…
I know that when eutrapelia made our Wreath III list, a number of you scratched your head – whaaat is eutrapelia?? I even got a telephone call from a Mom who was convinced it wasn’t….
As you head off to bed, perhaps these words from our Blessed and gentle Mother will give the same peace they must have given to St. Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin “Listen, put it into your heart,…
We filled our stockings last night and enjoyed the bounty all day. Here’s a small ‘gift’ from me to you to share with your family: Who Was Santa Claus? Wishing you a continued blessed and…
The final Jeopardy category last night (11/29/18) was Catholicism and the question was: A liturgical year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, which is the Sunday closest to the feast day of this “first apostle”?…
There is much to be thankful here at the Wonderful World of Watkins. Since I’ve last been able to post, our life has been full of much to celebrate. Good friends and family members…
