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  Saints, Feast, Family - Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring  - May 3 The month of Mary: A Marian Month ​ Saint of the day: Saint Philip and Saint James, apostles Patron Saint of Pastry Chefs (Philip)

Saints, Feast, Family - Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring  - May 2 The month of Mary: A Marian Month ​ Saint of the day: Saint Athanasius Patron Saint of Theologians, faithful Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christians

  MAY   Flowers in Mary's month tie us closely to the reawakening earth. The time of Resurrection and expectant Pentecost is one of buds, blossoms, wildflowers, and greening of meadows and lawns. Days lengthen and we welcome the warmth of the sun after the long winter. Jesus is risen and is present in our midst, and so we rise and ascend with him.   Overview of May [1]   The month of Mary   ·          The Easter season ends on Pentecost, May 20, which is represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The remainder of the month (beginning the Monday after Pentecost) is in Ordinary Time which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The world is resplendent with Spring's increased light and new growth. It

Saints, Feast, Family - Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring  - April 30 ​ Saint of the day: Saint Pius V Patron Saint of Valletta, Malta, Bosco Marengo, Italy, Pietrelcina, Italy, Roccaforte Mondovi, Diocese of Alessandria Candace’s Corner Tuesdays Prayer   Lord Jesus Christ, we beg Thee for the grace to remain guarded beneath the protective mantle of Mary, surrounded by the holy briar from which was taken the Holy Crown of Thorns, and saturated with Thy Precious Blood in the power of the Holy Spirit, with our Guardian Angels, for the greater glory of the Father. Amen .   Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival Arguably one of the grandest Cinco celebrations in the Valley -- both in size and scope -- this two-day block party on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, in the heart of downtown Phoenix will boast huge lineup of live entertainment and distractions aplenty. To go along with its mix of mariachi groups, traditional musicians, vibrant vendors, folklori

 Monday Night at the Movies Roberto Rossellini, The Flowers of St. Francis, 1950. Saints, Feast, Family - Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring  - April 29 ​ Saint of the day: Saint Catherine of Siena Patron Saint of Fire Prevention Christopher’s Corner History of Kuwait [1] Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf . The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since antiquity, particularly due to its strategic location at the head of the Persian Gulf. In the pre-oil era, Kuwait was a regional trade port. In the modern era, Kuwait is best known for the Gulf War (1990–1991). [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Kuwait