Since sundown yesterday it has been the Jewish Pilgrimage feast of Shavuot, which continues through tomorrow.And today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Continue reading “Daily Update: Wednesday, May 31st, 2017”
Daily Update: Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint Joan of Arc, Virgin and Martyr (died 1431). We also celebrate Memorial Day on its Traditional date. And at sunset today the Jewish feast of Shavuot begins. Continue reading “Daily Update: Tuesday, May 30th, 2017”
Daily Update: Monday, May 29th, 2017
We have no Saints to honor today, but since today is the Last Monday in May, it is also the date when (since 1971) we celebrate Memorial Day, remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Continue reading “Daily Update: Monday, May 29th, 2017”
Daily Update: Sunday, May 28th, 2017
Alleluia! Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Today is also the Second Day of the annual two-day Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Preparedness. And since today is the day before Memorial Day, today is the running of the Indianapolis 500. Continue reading “Daily Update: Sunday, May 28th, 2017”
Daily Update: Saturday, May 27th, 2017
Today is the Optional Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop (died 605). Today is also the First Day of the annual two-day Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Preparedness. Continue reading “Daily Update: Saturday, May 27th, 2017”
Daily Update: Friday, May 26th, 2017
Today is the Memorial of  Saint Philip Neri, Priest (died 1595). Continue reading “Daily Update: Friday, May 26th, 2017”