Happy Memorial Day 2023

Today is Memorial Day.  Most of us really do not know the real meaning of this holiday, just that it’s a 3-day weekend.  Let’s take a look at why we celebrate this Holiday. Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result …

Memorial Day: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future

This week I would like to talk a little about Memorial Day.  What is Memorial Day and why we celebrate it.  Memorial Day is an important holiday observed in the United States, dedicated to remembering and honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. Let’s take a closer look and explore the celebration …

Happy Mother’s Day…

Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating and honoring mothers all over the world. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the selfless love, sacrifices, and hard work of mothers in raising their children. Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world, but in the United States, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in …

Good Friday

Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and it marks the end of the Lenten season. Good Friday is a solemn day, and it is a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer for Christians around …

Happy Easter 2023…

This Holy Week I was thinking a lot about Easter.  Our world has changed so much in the last few years. A couple of years ago, this country was in a lock down and all Easter events were canceled by our government.  We have gone from no events to almost back to where we were before the covid pandemic. What …

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday is an important Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which culminates with the celebration of Easter. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as recorded in the Bible. The Bible tells us on this day, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while a large crowd waved …

St Patrick’s Day

Friday is St. Patrick’s Day. This week I would like to take a closer look at this holiday. It’s not just about wearing green or celebrating our Irish heritage.  St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th each year, is a cultural and religious holiday that commemorates the life and legacy of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday …

Happy New Year – 2022

In just a very few days will be welcoming in the new year 2022.  I would like to pause for a moment to look back and reflect on this year.This year was surely a year to remember. In January 2021, we find ourselves with a newly elected President and a very divided country. Covid deaths and hospitalizations have declined, with …

Jesus: The Christ… By Trina Graves

Here’s a short Christmas poem by Trina Graves about Our Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus: The Christ… By Trina Graves At Christmas we celebrate the birth Of the Son of God who came to Earth Our Saviour, Lord, Holy One, Messiah The King of Kings to lift us higher As many names, as ways to show He came to teach us how …