Nonnie's Observations

Palms displayed, for Passion Sunday, Hosanna! Join us in our shadow passion at Shadow Shot Sunday 2 !

Radio Shack, electronic store, walk right in! more reflections galore here

Prayer to Mary of the Pieta Dearest Mother Mary,  who received into  your arms the lifeless body of  Jesus,  embrace your other children  who will die this day. Obtain for them  true repentance and pardon  for all their sins,  that not a drop  of your Son’s Precious  Blood ,  will have been shed  in vain. In case you have wondered  why this Friday is called Good Friday and never dared to ask that question, this site gives an excellent and nonjudgmental explanation.

Ready for the babe, baptismal font and candle, now comes Baptism. On the vigil of Palm Sunday, our parish was blessed to welcome a new member to our Christian family, an adorable baby girl. During the last two weeks of Lent, all statues are covered. Christ on the cross was covered before the vigil Mass of Palm Sunday.  For more detailed explanation, go here . This evening I met my daughter-in-law at her home parish church, St. Francis of Assisi.  We like the tradition that is practiced at St. Francis; everyone who wishes to participate has their feet washed and then washes another person's feet,  the way Jesus did for his apostles. (In my parish, the priest washes the feet of 12 men.) The Mass on this evening has no closing; everyone processes out quietly after Communion. Those who wish, then stay for Benediction and Adoration.  That's why this altar is set up in the narthex. I wish everyone a sacred finish to Lent and an Easter full of blessings and peace.

  McDonald's arches, recognized  by little ones who cannot read words! more signs here

In spite of the calendar's label that  spring is here, the weather shouts otherwise! snowy tree, splendidly arrayed nature's gift.   alas, iciness from old man Winter prevails, no matter the date!

The King of Glory Comes! He entered Jerusalem with great lauds, some strewing their cloaks on the ground, as if laying a red carpet as some do for the VIPs. Assuredly he was and is a very important person, of God, and man. But too soon the tides of man turned, and he was scourged and crucified for each of us sinners. Remember His gift and be grateful. May you have a blessed Holy Week and a joyous Easter, when we will sing  once again "Alleluia, He is risen!" Please join others and me at ABC Wednesday

"I used to believe in forever, but forever is too good to be true." ~Winnie the Pooh~ Join Pooh and me at Quotography ! My birthday was last month;  I just liked this quote and thought the cake fit it.

My post is dedicated to my cousin Rosemary, who died  unexpectedly  this past Thursday, March 21, 2013  and to her family. The verse below was written originally  for a friend who suffered the death of a son. Mary, Virgin Mary, Miriam, Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,  Or, as she’s called by the faith of Islam, Maryam. However you address her , her aid is nearby. As has been said before, and most likely will be again, these times are hard. So hard that even as adults,  we seek our mother’s comforting touch.   May our loving Mother bring whatever is needed for the peace of Christ To dwell in your family’s hearts and home. visit Rebecca's splendid blog for others who share love for  our Blessed Mother  head over to Weekly Top Shot #76