#Christian Tradition

[meegan420]

Today is Christmas Eve.We now light the Christ Candle

[everlastinghistory]

i’ve always found it so strange when people say they want a catholic wedding because it’s pretty, but they don’t want to participate in all the practices involved.

if you’re not willing to partake in catholic traditions maybe you shouldn’t be wanting a catholic wedding?

the reason catholic weddings are so beautiful is because of the faith, beliefs and traditions behind them. you can’t just pick up the aesthetic and ignore where it came from. imagine if somebody did that with any other religions traditions. you would be disgusted.

[mountielle]

conservatives need to realize that just because something is a part of your tradition, doesn't mean that tradition is infallible and not allowed to be questioned ever, especially if its toxic

[krist-420]

Saint Nicholas

[cononeillbreastingboobily]

Is a name day different from a birthday

Yeah, and quite significantly so!

See this here? It's what the card from a typical tearaway calendar looks like in Poland. This one is from March 5th 2001. At the bottom you will see a bunch of names listed. That's who celebrates their name day on March 5th.

In countries that are more or less deeply Christian, a name day is a celebration connected to the saint whose name you're carrying, and not the day of your birth. Throughout the year a lot of the more popular names (in Poland that's for example Anna and Piotr) pop up on multiple days, so then a person who has such a name has more days for celebration to choose from. Though usually there were so many saints that most names pop up several times of the year. Still, certain names are generally tied to particular days at least symbolically - 14th of February is the day of Saint Valentine (Walenty; we call the holiday Walentynki) and 31st od December is the day of Saint Sylvester (Sylwester; that's why in Poland new year's eve is commonly known as Sylwester).

The celebration of a name day varies from family to family, though in more traditional families there's usually a small party; it's usually an affair for family and close friends. There can be cake and small gifts like flowers and sweets involved. But again, that depends.

[justajoshe]

If it is a war not of flesh and blood, why does anyone give A FUCK!

[palipunk]

I got to see some leyendecker pieces in person! He’s a really big inspiration of mine so one of the things I focused on was the actual close ups of the brush strokes in his pieces bc they’re so cool

[cindycintn]

Crafting Spirituality: Finding Peace in Handicrafts

The act of sitting quietly while working on a simple handicraft has been intertwined with spirituality. In a world filled with noise and distractions, the age-old practice of crafting endures as a means to find inner peace and share love and spirituality

Since the early days of Christianity, the act of sitting quietly while working on a simple handicraft has been intertwined with spirituality. The Apostle Paul, known for his missionary journeys and teachings, was also a tent maker. It’s easy to imagine that his time spent crafting served not only as a practical endeavor but also as a time of quiet reflection and listening to his inner voices. In…

[biblebloodhound]

Rituals Are Important (Exodus 13:1-10)

Ritual activities are meaningful re-telling of stories for us and others.

The Passover Meal (Last Supper) by Jess Santos The Lord spoke to Moses, “Set apart every firstborn male for me. Every firstborn male offspring among the Israelites is mine, whether human or animal.” Then Moses said to the people, “Remember this day—the day when you left Egypt, the land of slavery. The Lord used his mighty hand to bring you out of there. Don’t eat anything made with…

[meegan420]

3rd week of Advent we light the Pink Candle of Joy

Joy to you and yours this Christmas Season

[seekingtheosis]

Remembering St. Jude Thaddaeus, the Apostle (19th August)

St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, was a dedicated apostle of Jesus Christ, spreading His teachings across distant lands. Learn about his life, contributions, and enduring legacy in this comprehensive blog.

In the name of God the Father, Christ Jesus His Son and the Holy Spirit, One True God. Amen. IntroductionIdentityNew TestamentJude – Brother of Jesus?Tradition & LegendLetter of St. JudeMartyrdom & RemainsIconographic RepresentationPatronage & Pilgrimage CentresConclusion Introduction On August 19th, we remember one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus and considered as the founding father and first…

[thefoilguy]

Pieta by Michelangelo - Aluminum Foil Sculpture

[arielkroon]

Throwback to an old post on my blog about the concept of the Dark Night of the Soul

[journey-to-the-goddess]

Who was the real Mother Mary, the woman behind the story of Jesus?

In her book, “Conversations with Mother Mary,” Mikki Baloy asks, “Does anyone have ownership over Mary or her story?”

This question hit me like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, the Mary in my mind went from an archetypal all-compassionate, yet docile, grieving mother, to a fully formed, human woman!

In Mikki’s account, Mary is fierce yet gentle, her body shows the wear and tare of a life spent working with her hands, rearing many children, and loving her husband.

Through Mikki’s account we receive Mother Mary’s sage guidance for troubled times.

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[pnw-chaplain]

Watching friends fasting from dairy products during Christmas Cookie and Eggnog season, watching other friends get ready to meditate on Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell during the darkest time of year, watching still more friends getting grumpy at the thought of lights and Christmas music "before Christmas" (again, during the DARKEST TIME OF THE YEAR)...

I wonder if our traditions would be different if the founders of the church knew as much about the human mind as we do now, if they knew how far the religion would spread and how it would end up in places colder and darker than they'd ever dreamed.

I need multiple special light systems to get through these months. Any bit of delight helps, and I WILL play Christmas carols in my home as much as I want.