by hounganhector | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Many Italian St. Joseph’s Day traditions come from the middle ages. During a famine in Sicily, when food was scarce and many people were starving, the poor people had only their faith to rely on. St. Joseph was known as the protector of the Holy Family; thus,...
by hounganhector | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
The high veneration in which the Irish hold St. Patrick is evidenced by the common salutation, “May God, Mary, and Patrick bless you.” His name occurs widely in prayers and blessings throughout Ireland and it is said that he promises prosperity to those...
by hounganhector | Mar 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Everything turns green on Saint Patrick’s day, But what is sad is that people really do not understand the true meaning of Saint Patrick’s day. It is not just about leprechauns and shamrocks. Did you know that the shamrock is a symbol of the Holy Trinity? Well here...
