A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
Yesterday we moved back to the lake house, which means, for the girls, back to their non-stop costume dramas. The veil Valentina is sporting came from the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo, which I visited in 1999. The blue folkloric dress is from Byblos, Lebanon. Both are souvenirs from a past age, from countries that have undergone schismatic shifts since I was last fortunate enough to experience their historical and cultural richness. God willing, these little girls will still have the same opportunity to know these places in their lives yet.
Liturgical: Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi,
he became furious.
He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity
two years old and under,
in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.
Bishop Barron's Gospel reflections today.
Sanctoral: The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem
Human: History and Customs of Childermas day- a day to honor and cherish children
The Writer's Almanac edition today.
Natural: President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act of 1973 into law. It provided broad protection for threatened species of fish, wildlife, and plants. – 1973
Italian: 9 Ways to Say “Excuse Me” in Italian
Quote: Sleep, little Baby, sleep; The holy Angels love thee, And guard thy bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near Nor evil beast to harm thee: Sleep, Sweet, devoid of fear Where nothing need alarm thee. The Love which doth not sleep, The eternal Arms surround thee: The Shepherd of the sheep In perfect love hath found thee. Sleep through the holy night, Christ-kept from snare and sorrow, Until thou wake to light And love and warmth to-morrow.
"Holy Innocents" by Christina Rossetti
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