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Saint Cecilia and the Roman Roots of Valentine’s Day
Myths about who St. Valentine was and what he did that began the Valentine’s Day tradition are numerous. Because of this, we must wonder if there was more than one, or
Celebrating St. Cecilia of Rome
What We Know About St. Cecilia of Rome, and Why Women Need to Know Her Story I took St. Cecilia as my Catholic Confirmation saint at the age of ten. I chose
Let There Be Light! What All the Winter Holidays Have in Common
Did you ever wonder why almost every religious tradition has a major holiday at or near the end of December? For the Christians it is the Christmas season, Jews observe Hanukkah, some
The Mysterious “White Lady” of Halloween
The real ghostly spirit of Halloween is the mysterious yet ubiquitous “White Lady” of lore. She floats through various Celtic cultural tales of Samhain and Halloween as a shapeshifter who hovers over
Sacred Art Journaling
There is no better way to nurture your soul through stressful times than creating meditative art. Journaling calms the mind and keeps one centered. So why not combine the two and spend
Writing the Dream Poem
If you are having fascinating dreams …Write poems about them! Many of the world’s famous poets, including Voltaire, Goethe, and Christina Rosetti said that they drew creatively on their dreams.[i] Several of