Monthly Archives: November 2020

Sunday, November 29, marks the beginning of Advent, a season in the Church’s year when Christians are encouraged to reflect on their need for a savior. We sing songs and read Bible passages, some of which recall how the ancient … Continue reading →

Collect of the Day Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 O God, your blessed Son became poor for our sake, and chose the Cross over the kingdoms of this world: Deliver us from an inordinate love of worldly things, that we, … Continue reading →

Hugh was born into a noble family at Avalon in Burgundy (France). He became a canon regular at Villard-Benoit near Grenoble. About 1160 he joined the Carthusians, the strictest contemplative order of the Church, at their major house, the Grande … Continue reading →

St. Margaret of Scotland November 16 is the feast day of St. Margaret of Scotland. Margaret was born around the year 1045. She was a member of the English royal family, the sister of Edgar Aetheling. She fled to Scotland … Continue reading →

Winter weather and Prayer It’s time to get ready for dark and stormy days. Pray for those traveling over the mountain passes.  This may raise a question: why pray? If God is all-powerful and in control, what difference do our … Continue reading →

Veterans Day, a federal holiday, is celebrated on November 11. The date recalls the signing of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. This is a day to remember with gratitude the men and women who have served, … Continue reading →

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!1 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.2 How great is … Continue reading →