Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – Yesterday a new (read: mostly unchanged) executive order was handed down. A lot of people panicked, some cheered, and most everyone didn’t actually read it. For those who want to follow along at home, you can read each of the executive orders by clicking on the links below: Executive Order Read More
Month: March 2020
Day 14 – Two Weeks Down, a Month to Go (Maybe)
Monday, March 30, 2020 – A few notes from last week: The days are finally starting to not blend together. Spring has sprung, and the snot is flowing. We really need to get Andrew back to being a lawyer. He’s started “fixing” things… Having a schedule has really helped us sort out the days and Read More
Day 13 – Childlike Wonder and Love of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Something amazing and beautiful happened at Adoration yesterday. It was truly the purest love of our Lord I have ever witnessed, and it was from a toddler who couldn’t have been more than two years old. A mother came into the Church for a moment to pray. She had an Read More
Day 12 – One Totally Normal Thing Happened this Lent
Saturday, March 28, 2020 – I think we can all agree that this has been the Lentiest Lent we have ever Lented! Nothing seems normal. However, tomorrow is Passion Sunday. It is the Fifth Sunday of Lent and marks the two-week countdown to Easter. And…it was our chance to do one normal thing this Lent. Read More
Day 11 – Papal Blessings and TV…a (nearly) 125 Year-Old Tradition
Friday, March 27, 2020 – Today is a historic day. Pope Francis will give the Urbi et Orbi blessing at 6 PM Rome time (1 PM EDT). In Latin, “urbi et orbi” means “to the city (of Rome) and to the world.” The blessing has a plenary indulgence attached to it if you “do your Read More
Day 10 – Do not Adjust your Screens…Catholics are Taking Over the Internet
Thursday, March 26, 2020 – It is an amazing and wondrous time. Amidst this pandemic, our devout and holy priests can minister to us as best they are able through a vast array of technologies. While “TV Mass” is no substitute for us adoring the Lord in person, it has been a great comfort knowing Read More
Day 9 – The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – “Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” (Psalm 40: 7a-8a) Despair, fear, anxiety, anger. These are some of the emotions many of us are dealing with right now. However, today is a reminder that in God, all things are possible. Trust in the Lord! Today is the Read More
Day 8 – Checking on Your Neighbors
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – Have you checked on your neighbors? Do you know their names and contact information? Have you made sure they are safe and supplied? Andrew and I are fortunate to live in a fairly close-knit neighborhood. We know everyone on our block and many people down side streets. Aside from one Read More
Day 7 – The End of Week 1, Frayed Nerves, and Active Participation
Monday, March 23, 2020 – As we close out the first week without public Masses, I find myself thankful for many things. However, I have also instructed Andrew and a couple of close friends to force chocolate down my throat if I start mouthing off at people (any more than I already have) or whittling Read More
Day 6 – Keeping Holy the Sabbath: Virtual Edition
Sunday, March 22, 2020 – For many of us, this is the first Sunday we’ve been away from public Mass during this crazy time. It feels different than the times I’ve missed Mass for being ill…very different. Andrew and I got up at our normal time, ate breakfast, and put on our Church clothes. Now Read More
