This month, the month of June, is being observed as National Zoo and Aquarium Month, designed to be a time to explore one’s local zoo and aquarium, as well as the websites of zoos and aquariums throughout the nation, and their excellent educational resources.
Background information:
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
"By now, the celebration of summer has begun - with festivals, parades, and seasonal practices that make for fun in the sun.
"The Church does not celebrate meteorological seasons, but this time of year does have its own feasts (Pentecost, Trinity) and processions (Corpus Christi) and rituals (Sacred Heart novena).
"Both types of summer celebrations share a sense of seasonal joy. But those of the ecclesiastical kind arise from a different vision than the secular ones.
"More significant than fun in the sun, our devotional festivities express an essentially 'apostolic' vision of life in this world."
In
a recent
commentary, Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS, reflected on how our Sunday Mass celebration and other observances can enliven our summer (and each seasonal) experience.
To access Fr. Dailey's complete reflection, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Salesian Reflection: Really Celebrating Summer (4 JUN 26)
"I wonder what would happen if we all agreed to read one of the Gospels until we came to a place that told us to do something, and then we went out to do it!" - James F. Colaianni
It's time for some more barbershop harmony. Here is a presentation of "It's A Most Unusual Day/It''s A Lovely Day Today" by Lemon Squeezy:
Belated anniversary greetings to brother Jim and his wife Dawna, who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary!!! May each day of the upcoming year be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!
Belated anniversary greetings to brother Alan and his wife Jacqueline, who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary!!! May each day of the upcoming year be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!
Belated birthday greetings to brother-in-law John Dymek, whose birthday was yesterday!!! May each day of the upcoming year be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!
"St. Augustine said, 'God is infinite so that we will continue to seek for him even after we have found him.' That’s why the Gospel gives you more every time you read it - and why the Rosary, a review of the Gospel, does the same."
In a recent commentary, Tom Hoopes (writer in residence at Benedictine College,
Atchison, Kansas) reflected on some of the hidden lessons in the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
To access his complete essay, please visit:
Aleteia: Tom Hoopes: 5 Hidden lessons in the 5 Joyful Mysteries (30 MAY 26)
"Every individual’s journey is different. No two things work exactly the same. You will make many mistakes. Take ownership that you made the mistake, learn from it, move on, and work to not repeat it." - Emily D. Edwards
As we continue our Pentecost Sunday celebration, I offer this version of "Come Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire":
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