November 30th is the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. First a disciple of John the Baptist waiting for the coming Messiah. Then first to follow Jesus and along with his brother Peter, called to be a ‘fisher of men’. Andrew was martyred for the faith by crucifixion perhaps on an X shaped cross. I love the following quote attributed to him:
“When St. Andrew was threatened with the punishment of the cross, he said joyfully, “If I feared the punishment of the cross, I would never have preached the mystery of the cross.” Then when he saw the cross, he spoke, “Hail, precious cross, you who were dedicated by the body of Christ; may He receive me through you.” Valerius Herberger Treasury
True or not, it is a great example in what it means to live under the cross.
In memory of the fisherman Andrew we ate fried fish sandwiches. I love how my bread resembles a tomb. Also why does food look so gross when I take pictures of it?
Blessed Advent to you all!
Has anyone seen my Jesse Tree ornaments? I can’t find them!!
We celebrated St. Andrew’s Day today in a visual way– my husband wore his kilt to church, which made him very happy. 🙂
The ornaments are with your Christmas stuff.
Ha ha ha Anna! That is Awesome! I don’t usually use that word, but I’m pulling it out in all it’s glory for that. Bonus church year points for your husband, the whole of Scotland applauds him! 🙂
Kristi…well why didn’t I look there 16 times already?!! I’m sure I put them somewhere I’d be SURE to find them this year!