Monday, July 20, 2009

dates of note: St. Macrina and the Moon

Today is the anniversary of the first lunar communion. If you've never heard this story, it's well-worth reading about. Yes, Eucharist in space! Weird as that sounds, it's true.

Also, yesterday was the feast day of St. Macrina. (Of course, often observed earlier or not observed because the weekly celebration of the Resurrection takes precedence.) I don't know of any particular way her feast day is usually celebrated at home, but I think it's worth rereading a brief biography of her, just as a mom of young siblings. To put it simply: she and her brothers turned out really, really well. It's kind of the result we're all working towards every day. (Though I admit that I selfishly want grandchildren.)

peace of Christ to you,
Jessica Snell

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