Today is Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. Also known as Passion Sunday, this Mass recounts Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, and the crowd's enthusiastic welcome. The Service today includes several significant features, including the Blessing of the Palms, the… Continue reading The Oils of Palm Sunday
Tag: Myrrh
Immune Support Roller and more!
As we are in the deep now into the Christmas season, and the Third Sunday of Advent has now passed, the most popular Biblical passages frequently come to mind: 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 2:10-11… Continue reading Immune Support Roller and more!
Essential Oils for Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or "Dia de los Muertos," is a Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones. The holiday is celebrated each year from October 31st to November 2nd so families can welcome back the souls of their relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, music, and much jubilation. According… Continue reading Essential Oils for Day of the Dead
Mid-Winter’s Magic
Groundhog Day on February 2nd seems like a comical day in the United States. Did Puxatawny Phil see his shadow?! Is spring right around the corner?! And yet, a burrowing mammal is just one layer of this seemingly simple holiday. Photo by Craig Adderley on Pexels.com The Celtic traditional feast of Imbolc is celebrated at… Continue reading Mid-Winter’s Magic
Wisdom from the Wisemen
"The Magi are not seeking the star as a physical object in space. They want to be illuminated by its meaning, not its glow." The Rev. Terrance W. Klein, A Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord Today celebrates the arrival of the Magi to pay homage to the newborn King. They bestow upon him… Continue reading Wisdom from the Wisemen
Oils in the Scriptures
An essential oil is "the life blood of the plant. It is the liquid that flows inside the plant to protect it from harm and to provide nutrients for its growth. This liquid is collected by distilling the plant's roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and resin. The essential oil for citrus fruits is obtained by "cold… Continue reading Oils in the Scriptures
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 