To some extent Thanksgiving grew out of the old European custom of celebrating Martinmas. It was standard practice to go to mass in the morning before the feasting and festivities began. Even though Thanksgiving is no longer tied to Martinmas (or any mass), it would still be a great idea to go to morning mass [...]
It’s hard to believe we are already almost back to Advent. These last weeks of the liturgical year are symbolic of the end of the history, reminding us to be mindful and prepared for our Lord’s second coming, His coming of judgment. Of course this coincides with the natural season, with the weather [...]
The following is a description of Monsignor Klaus Gamber given in the preface to his book The Reform of the Roman Liturgy. It struck me that we should hope to have this apply to us. It seems esspecially appropriate for husbands and fathers (maybe because I am a husband and father).
“…he went [...]
The 11th is the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, also known as Martinmas. Due to its proximity to harvest and wine making time, and the popularity of St. Martin, this feast is like a Catholic Thanksgiving.
The most common St. Martin story is that he once cut his cloak in half to give to [...]
From Fr. Francis X. Weiser’s Religious Customs:
Families who observe the feasts with joyful home celebrations, based on the religious thoughts of the season, will certainly never have to complain that their youngsters find home life dull and uninteresting. The modern trend of seeking shallow amusements outside the home is due mostly to the ignorance and [...]
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