Thursday, September 3, 2020 – Given the state of the Union…ahem, world…perhaps we should spend a few days covering the THREE EMINENT GOOD WORKS. They aren’t just a Lenten “thing.” Rather, it would be amazing for all of us to lean into them a little harder throughout the rest of the year. These three things Read More
Day 170 – Let’s Talk Latin for a Bit
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 – Right, so many of you have probably never asked, “what is the official language of the Church?” It is difficult for Americans to wrap their head around an “official language” because we do not have one. I know, shocker, but English is actually NOT our official language. Several states have Read More
Day 169 – Monthly Devotional: The Seven Sorrows of Mary
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 – Whew! I finished this month’s devotional in time. Go me! Anyhoo, September brings us the devotion to the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholics have honored Our Lady of Sorrows since the twelfth century by recognizing seven events in the life of Mary that caused her immense (great) Read More
Day 168 – Break Day…so I can write the September Devotional
Monday, August 31, 2020 – Umm…so it is a good thing today is a break day because I forgot to set up the September devotional download for tomorrow. Eek! Well, I know what I’m doing today after daily Mass. Saint Felicity, pray for us!
Day 167 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part VI)
Sunday, August 30, 2020 – Now that we have briefed our FOUR MARKS OF THE CHURCH (One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic), I think I will leave you with a handy chart of when some of the major Christian denominations were formed. It is pretty eye-opening to see **why** the Catholic Church is the one and Read More
Day 166 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part V)
Saturday, August 29, 2020 – Are we at the last Mark of the Church already!? Well, good! That means we are at APOSTOLIC (AKA APOSTOLICITY). In my opinion, this is the easiest of the four Marks to understand and also the most important because it really contains the other three Marks. Also, it is a Read More
Day 165 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part IV)
Friday, August 28, 2020 – Ever-onward in our discussion of the Marks of the Church! Today we will be talking about CATHOLIC (AKA CATHOLICITY). This one confuses people because so many think, “oh! Y’all just givin’ yourselves the **name** Catholic.” Sorry, but no. Catholic literally means universal. And that, dear reader, is what we aim Read More
Day 164 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part III)
Thursday, August 27, 2020 – Today we will be discussing the second Mark of the Church: HOLY (AKA SANCTITY). A lot of people confuse this one by thinking that every person is a Saint. Umm…no. This one is about Christ, the source of all holiness, being the Founder of the Catholic Church (as opposed to Read More
Day 163 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part II)
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 – Before we get started on each of the four Marks of the Church, let’s contemplate the Catechism for a moment. I find this section to be a bit confusing. It is hard to explain. Maybe it was a translation issue? Perhaps it was a the craziness of the late 80s Read More
Day 162 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on the Marks of the Church (Part I)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – That’s right, folks! It is time for another round of super basic Catholic primers! This time we will be covering the Marks of the Church. This is one of those topics that makes people a little itchy because, well, it confirms that Christ founded ONE Church—the Catholic Church—which of course Read More