Friday, February 7, 2020
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Today is the Feast of Saint Dorothy
Feast Day: February 6
Name Meaning: "A gift of God"
Patron Satin of: brewers, brides, florists, gardeners, midwives, newlyweds
St. Dorothy followed her parents' footsteps by being martyred for the Christian faith, most likely during the time of the Emperor Diocletian's persecution. St. Aldhelm relates that St. Dorothy was tortured at the hand of the governor in Caesarea due to her refusal to marry. She believed that Christ was her only spouse.
Two women who were sent to tempt Dorothy to renounce her faith were instead converted by her.
A well-known tradition relates that a lawyer named Theophilus taunted Dorothy on her way to her execution, which took place in the winter, telling her to send him some roses or apples "from the garden of her spouse."
Before Dorothy was executed, an angel in the form of a child appeared with a basket of roses with apples, and Dorothy sent the child with the basket to Theophilus. Upon receiving these gifts, he realized their divine origin and was converted to the Christian Faith. Eventually, he himself became a martyr for the faith.
In some countries fruit trees are blessed on her feast day because of her connection with a blooming fruitful miracle.
Prayer to Saint Dorothy
By the radiance of thy holy life thou didst draw the two sisters united in spirit into the Eternal Light; and didst send roses and apples from Paradise to Theophilus. O Dorothy, as fellow-contestants you were counted worthy of divine glory. Ask that we who praise you may receive the forgiveness of our sins. Amen.
Name Meaning: "A gift of God"
Patron Satin of: brewers, brides, florists, gardeners, midwives, newlyweds
St. Dorothy followed her parents' footsteps by being martyred for the Christian faith, most likely during the time of the Emperor Diocletian's persecution. St. Aldhelm relates that St. Dorothy was tortured at the hand of the governor in Caesarea due to her refusal to marry. She believed that Christ was her only spouse.
Two women who were sent to tempt Dorothy to renounce her faith were instead converted by her.
A well-known tradition relates that a lawyer named Theophilus taunted Dorothy on her way to her execution, which took place in the winter, telling her to send him some roses or apples "from the garden of her spouse."
Before Dorothy was executed, an angel in the form of a child appeared with a basket of roses with apples, and Dorothy sent the child with the basket to Theophilus. Upon receiving these gifts, he realized their divine origin and was converted to the Christian Faith. Eventually, he himself became a martyr for the faith.
In some countries fruit trees are blessed on her feast day because of her connection with a blooming fruitful miracle.
Prayer to Saint Dorothy
By the radiance of thy holy life thou didst draw the two sisters united in spirit into the Eternal Light; and didst send roses and apples from Paradise to Theophilus. O Dorothy, as fellow-contestants you were counted worthy of divine glory. Ask that we who praise you may receive the forgiveness of our sins. Amen.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
40 is fun
Mary Beth's kids sent me a jar with 40 things they like about me, and Aunt Katie's family sent me a book of pictures with 40 things they like about me. It was fun to compare the lists. Both families mentioned that I carry snacks.
Monday, February 3, 2020
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Monday, January 27, 2020
Sunday, January 26, 2020
The Sunday Funnies
Dorothy relayed from school: "Boaen got on orange today." "What did he do?" I asked with shock. "He was spoken to three times," Dorothy shared.
I showed Dorothy a pair of pants and pointed out that there were rhinestones on the legs. She gasped, "Are they real?"
Dorothy has started to read some simple books comprised of 3-letter words. I asked her if she wanted to read the books again, and she said, "Only if you promise not to cry this time."
I showed Dorothy a pair of pants and pointed out that there were rhinestones on the legs. She gasped, "Are they real?"
Dorothy has started to read some simple books comprised of 3-letter words. I asked her if she wanted to read the books again, and she said, "Only if you promise not to cry this time."
Friday, January 24, 2020
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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