Saturday, September 22, 2018
Saturday In the Michaelmas Embertide
Last Ember Day until late Advent and the run-up to Christmas!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Friday In the Michaelmas Embertide
Embertide resumes after the usual Thursday hiatus. Prayer, fasting, abstinence, almsgiving are the order of the day, more so than an ordinary Friday.
Remember, it's Ember!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Saint Januarius, Bishop & Martyr & Companions, Martyrs
San Gennaro, for our Italian readers. He is the patron saint of blood banks.
The Catholic Encyclopedia has more on this saint.
This is one of the two days of the year on which the relic of his blood liquifies when brought in promimity to the severed head of this martyr.
Has it done so today?
Saint Januarius, please pray for us!
Wednesday In the Michaelmas Embertide
Today is a day of fervent prayer, fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving as the Church marks the seasonal shift from Summer to Autumn, and prepares for the Feast of Michaelmas.
Remember, it's Ember!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor
Saint Joseph Of Cupertino, please pray for us!
Ember Alert!
The Michaelmas Embertide is this coming Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. These are days of fasting, abstinence, additional prayer and almsgiving as the Church marks the transition from Summer to Autumn, and prepares for the Feast of Saint Michael (Michaelmas).
Monday, September 17, 2018
Impression Of the Stigmata on Saint Francis of Asissi
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