"But remember, curriculum (Latin currere = a course to be run) is a tool to help you and your student get 'from one place to …
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Make Easter Dove Cake (recipe included)
An Italian Legend The Story of the Dove Cake is an Easter legend in …
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Blue Like Jazz
by Sharon Ely Pearson I was given a copy of "Blue Like Jazz" several years ago by a priest attending one of my workshops in a …
The Triduum: Why these Three Days?
"The Three Days are a special time to set aside each year to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of …
Easter Eggs: History and Traditions
"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb …
Digging Deeper: The Great Vigil of Easter
"In one sense, the history of our Church could be summed up in the words of the disciples as they told their story to Thomas: 'We …
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Reflection: Has the Easter Bunny Stolen our Alleluia?
"With her fresh approach to things – perhaps this new child has raised a critical question." Burying the Alleluia One …
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Digging Deeper: The Gospel According to John
by Living the Good News During the great feasts of the Church year, the gospel readings are taken from John’s gospel, much …
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Reflection: Failing Lent
"Perhaps here is the message. Not a new one. One I know to be true and can espouse to others. Being purposeful is vital. Very …
The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a …
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The Foot-Washing: Practical Considerations
"There is really no excuse for not incorporating the foot-washing into the liturgy of Maundy Thursday night, no matter what the …
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Go For It! Invite a Friend to Church on Holy Week
"Sharing your church with another person is a gift you can give to yourself not just to …
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