In Search of
The Authentic Life
“Pater Meus Servat Vineam”
It is suggested that you use holy water for the above activity. Funny, I just learned that at the Epiphany Mass, it is a custom for people to bring bottles of water for the priest to bless en masse. My own parish on Long Island did this-I assume it is a traditional custom. From a Catholic prepper point of view, GOTTA HAVE HOLY WATER!
In a previous post, I discussed the “Marian Triad of the Months,” which are 3 months in a row, dedicated to Our Lady (August-October). I may have said this was the only “triad” of the year, however, if we look at the Liturgical Year, we see another grouping of 3 from December to February. This is my own concept, which I have titled, “Christological Triad of the Months.” Let us meditate upon the Divine Infancy, the Holy Name and the Passion of Our Lord. How do they interrelate?
O Mary, Mother of God, we entrust this new year to you!
It is time to leave the world. If you don’t see this, I don’t know how to help you. This is our job this year. It will mean different things to different people. We must pray for guidance.
May we honor the Holy Name of Christ this month and dedicate ourselves more fully to its defense!
In New York, even the sky weeps for Benedict.
By the way, discussing these topics for each of the 12 Days is a wonderful activity for the whole family…click the link!
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