Yesterday was the first of the autumnal Ember Days. We prepare for Fall which begins on Saturday!
Lily, Gerhardt and I went for an “Embertide Walk” yesterday to look at the changes taking place as creation leaves Summer behind and welcomes Fall.
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Holy Cross Day
Friday, September 14th, 2012
September 14th is Holy Cross Day. It is one of the oldest annual commemorations of the Church. You can read about it HERE. The legend states that St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine discovered the true cross Christ died on while on pilgrimage in Jerusalem. I don’t if that’s true and it wouldn’t matter if it were, but I like take advantage of this day to focus on the instrument God used to save us all and point the babies once again to the work of our Savior on that cross.
Above is our special treat for the day, a Monkey Bread Cross. I followed this recipe. It ain’t pretty, but I’m hoping it will be tasty!
Gerhardt’s Rebirthday Party
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Today we celebrate Gerhardt’s baptism day. Since he’s not too big on sweets (I know, how is this my child?!) his treat….Goldfish Crackers, one of his favorites and since the Fish has long been a symbol of Christianity, I thought it worked very well for such an occasion!
Two years ago today we brought this tiny sugar to the waters of Holy Baptism!
Lily’s Re-Birthday
Monday, August 27th, 2012
Lily became a child of God 4 years ago on August 17th. We celebrate baptism days with a little party and a reading from our Catechism, a prayer and the hymn from that child’s baptismal service.
