Calendar Class of March 3, 2025

A Carpe Diem Snapshot:

A garden fairy took a well deserved nap in a sunny spot today, tuckered out from her rounds patroling the grounds, sword at her side. Playing pretend can be pretty exhausting in these days leading up to the carnevale at school tomorrow. The quiet days of Lent will be a welcome rest.

Liturgical: 8th week of Ordinary Time readings and Bishop Barron's reflection

They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”

Mark 10:17-27

Sanctoral: Saint Katharine Drexel, USA +1955

Born into a wealthy Philadelphia family, Katharine took an avid interest in the material and spiritual well-being of African and Native Americans. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People, and opened mission schools in the West for Native Americans and in the South for African Americans. In 1915 she founded Xavier University in New Orleans. At her death, there were more than 500 sisters teaching in 63 schools.

Human: Orthodox Lent Begins

“On this day, Great Lent begins in the Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church; it always falls on the 7th Monday before Orthodox Easter. Also called Clean Monday or Pure Monday, this religious observance is a day of fasting and spiritual purification and reflection, similar to Ash Wednesday of the Western Church.

The first week of Great Lent is also called Pure Week. Great Lent lasts for 40 days and ends on Lazarus Saturday, the day before Orthodox Palm Sunday. The next week is Holy Week, and ends on Easter, the day of Christ’s resurrection.”

Natural: Spring has sprung! So, it's time to step up the natural allergy remedies. Here's a list of nine sensible solutions.

Italian: Strofinaccio (rag / cloth / dish towel)

Quote: “The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size.” – Gertrude S. Wister