Within this writing I reflect upon the Christmas 2021 and especially the sharing of food, in this case our Christmas meal publicly, which is also very personal and precious.
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CHRISTMAS TREE.
I wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the symbolism of the Christmas Tree, whilst the trees are beautifully decorated during the Christmas season, the tree is also representative or hope, anticipation, life and the true essence of the season, the birth of Christ Jesus. This is a tradition that originates from Germany. ThisContinue reading “CHRISTMAS TREE.”
HANUKKAH 2021!
On the 28th of November 2021 it was the first day of the 2021 Advent season as well as the beginning of Hanukkah 2021. This was a day of excitement as the celebration of faiths intersect. As a mark of respect for the Ministry and services that I virtually attended for the joyous occasion ofContinue reading “HANUKKAH 2021!”
ADVENT WREATH 2021
This year the advent season begins on the 28th of November 2021 with the traditional Advent Wreath.
CHAPTER 15 | SUMMARY!
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 15 entitled: Florida, CA. 1960 – 80 from the book entitled” “EL NORTE.” I was especially drawn to the the continuing themes of historical architecture, the Cuban Regime, immigration, education and the formulation of the term Hispanic.
THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY.
On April 15th 2021 it was the mass of the Assumption of Mary. This is the day where it is believed that Mary entered her heavenly life, thus; the Ascension of Mary. For this day I would like to share the following prayer card that I found on the ground whilst walking. I felt anContinue reading “THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY.”
TRINITY SUNDAY.
Within this writing I reflect upon Trinity Sunday.
PENTECOST SUNDAY.
On Sunday May 24th it was the Pentecost Sunday mass. This is a celebration feast of the Holy Spirit of Jesus ascended upon his apostles. I only became aware of this day as I watched the Sunday Mass service at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. I would like to takeContinue reading “PENTECOST SUNDAY.”
MY ALHAMBRA!
Within this blog post I connect the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr to the historical relations between Muslim and Catholic Spain with the Alhambra that is located in Granada, Spain.
MARY’S SHRINE!
Thank you to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for your virtual and online mass services during the Coronavirus health pandemic.
{HEART'S, FOREVER!} 