Tag Archives: religion

On the first day of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

On the first day of Christ– WAIT!  Can I dial it back a few hours? Just until about 6pm on Christmas Eve… I was tired. Emotionally and physically exhausted. I’ve run the gamut of emotions over the past 6 weeks … Continue reading →

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IMHO

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I’m troubled. On many occasions here on this blog I’ve discussed my views on how I use Twitter in both my private and professional lives, how I see those lines blur and how I choose to live life in the … Continue reading →

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Sing! Sing a song!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

“Vide, ut quod ore cantas, corde credas, et quod corde credis, operibus comprobes“ This prayer is a blessing for cantors as decreed by the Tenth Canon of the Fourth Council of Carthage (c398 AD).  It translates as “See that what … Continue reading →

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The seventh day of Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

As the 2011 draws to a close in the next 90 minutes, it is time to reflect. For a whole host of reasons, this has not been the happiest year of my life. I don’t really want to elaborate on … Continue reading →

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The first day of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

The first day of Christmas for me began with Midnight Mass. It was my third Mass of the evening so I was quite tired. The night before had been spent, as per my Christmas tradition, out shopping until around 3am. … Continue reading →

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Pondering Pentecost

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

I’ve maintained a fairly secular tone so far in #blogjune.  However, I cannot deny the fire of faith that burns within me.  Especially not this weekend. I have just come from attending Mass.  This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost. … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to finally post my final blog entry for #lent2011.  Lent is nothing without Easter! So here it is… Actually, I really feel my celebration is the Triduum and Easter Sunday is somewhat … Continue reading →

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Triduum

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

My final few #Lent2011 posts are now so overdue that it almost seems pointless but I will finish what I started. There are three days which form the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil.  Here is my … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

At the end of my last blog post I had the idea that I would at least make the effort to post every day in Holy Week.  Well that just didn’t happen.  If I was completely honest with myself, it … Continue reading →

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A low ebb

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Since my last post, where I was suffering from writer’s block, I’ve managed to do a little study…although not as much as I would have liked. I’ve mucked around with the girls at work.  They are a great group of … Continue reading →

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