O Come, Let us adore Him with the Christmas Crche December 25, 2014 Christmas, crche, Greccio, history of the nativity scene, nativity scene, St. Francis Pictured here is a 65 year-old nativity scene, or crche, which Sr. Elaine Marie, bookkeeper … Continue reading →
Christmas Gifts Wrapped in Prayer December 22, 2014 Christmas gifts, prayer This afternoon, at our Christmas gathering with our residents, one of our activities staff shared an inspiring essay with us. She pointed out that, while wrapping Christmas gifts for … Continue reading →
December 19, 2014 elderly music, health benefits of music, music, music benefits for seniors, music therapy, senior health At St. Annes, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of musical entertainment by various groups, from the Sweet Adelines to … Continue reading →
This Christmas, lets give the gift of a smile! December 14, 2014 health benefits of smiling, non-material Christmas gift, smile Have you ever noticed how a simple smile at a discouraged person can affect him, put a twinkle in his … Continue reading →
Celebrating Jolly Old St. Nicholas December 5, 2014 Christmas traditions, customs, German, St. Nicholas Walking through the hallway outside our nurses office, I asked our residents in the med. line if they had celebrated St. Nicholas Day as children, putting … Continue reading →
Lets string some Popcorn-share your Christmas preparation traditions December 3, 2014 Christmas traditions, popcorn, string popcorn Wednesday afternoon, I strung popcorn with our residents to add to the Christmas tree in our Activity Room. Although this was the first time … Continue reading →
“The Weakness Of God” –by Father Phil Bloom In our Christmas Mass we celebrate the weakness of God. Few creatures are more helpless than a newborn child. Unlike a lion whelp or a puppy, he has no coat to protect … Continue reading →
News From The Domestic Church Santa’s White Christmas Instead Of Blue! –by George Bonin Sr. The time-the day before Christmas, and Rita and I were completing some last minute errands coming out of the Apex , delicate flakes of snow … Continue reading →
Special Feature (Page 1) A Christmas Poem –by Father Phil Bloom You may have read about a group of pastors in Boise, Idaho, who gave an unusual pre-Christmas gift. They collected $10,000 and used it to pay for parking tickets. … Continue reading →
From The Editor Christmas Activities, An Editorial –by Richard Bedard How are we spending Advent and Christmas this season? In the business of life this time of year, it is so easy to forget exactly what we are celebrating. We … Continue reading →
