Picture really captures it well.
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Between having a couple asthmatic kids who are higher risk and a local case coming through the preschool, we’re playing it safe both ways and exercised our option to take the Sunday obligation dispensation.
Ecclesial law can be dispensed but not divine law, that is, keeping the Sabbath day holy. Due to a time zone snafu, we turned on the @notredame basilica Mass to see the post-communion prayer starting so we found the Mass from @sfdiocese.
We set a little bit of environment, blessed ourselves with holy water when entering our temporary “chapel”, picked our own opening, closing, and communion hymns (using the old hymnals that @st.ignatiusmartyraustin gave away when the parish bought new ones). We prayed along with all of us who are only able to “see each other in the Eucharist” (to quote @bishopwack) and made a spiritual communion as a family.
We’re going to experiment with other ways to be a domestic church when we can’t be with our parish church (more Liturgy of the Hours besides Night Prayer as a family? Our own communal reading of the day’s scripture?)
What are y’all doing during this extraordinary time? (at Austin, Texas)
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While true in general, even if you do try to eat while driving, at least be smart about it. Big hamburgers, no. Chicken nuggets (sans sauce) sure. (at Downtown Austin, Texas)
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United Airlines is getting rid of its popular Biscoff cookies on flights
The cookies have long been part of the complimentary offerings to economy passengers.
Source: United Airlines is getting rid of its popular Biscoff cookies on flights
What the hell is this about? At least they are keeping the stroopwafel.
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Neighborhood park has a little library. (at Mueller, Austin)
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A little snow on the ground when I passed through SLC recently. (at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC))
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Happy Candlemas! February 2nd is one of the oldest feasts of the Church with The Presentation of the Lord celebrated since about the 4th century. It marks 40 days post-Christmas when the Holy Family brought the baby Jesus to the temple for Mary to make her ritual offering.
Traditionally Churches will bless candles—both their candle supply intended for use through the year and those brought from home for families. St. Ignatius is continuing this tradition at all Masses today. (at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church)
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Impeachment
From all I’ve seen and heard, if the defense is what I expect it to be, President Trump’s should be removed from office, but the Democrats really presented a much weaker case than they could have.
They ruined this chance.
They delayed in sending the articles but couldn’t wait to compel testimony in the House? Come on.