I
don’t know if it’s the same now, but in the Catholic Church as I knew it as a
teenager, there used to be Holy Days of Obligation – being religious feast-days
when attending Mass was obligatory.
Thinking
about this yesterday I decided to institute into my life Holy Days Without
Obligation – days for just letting the glory shine through. For reading, walking, gardening, thinking,
drawing, praying, looking at the world through eyes of wonder. Days with no appointments, no commitments;
time unallocated.
Let
it be so.
I absolutely love this post. Thank you so much for writing it. I know that is exactly the type of Holy Day I need to observe, and have been neglecting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea and name!
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Love it.
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Bean
Although I have never been a catholic I grew up in the Anglican church. Our current church doesn't follow a liturgical year and part of me misses following the cycle so much. I think I should follow your example. A simple idea with great merit.
ReplyDeletegreat...I need this also
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteNothing steals the joy of love and devotion like obligation.
May the Great Light shine upon you in all his glory as you bask in the warmth of the love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
That is such a lovely photo, Pen and it speaks of the holiness shining through the ordinary to me. Very Peace-full x
ReplyDelete:0) Hello friends! Waving! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought. I think I'm due for a Holy Day without Obligation.
ReplyDeleteHi Marianna - just been reading your lovely blog with that interesting list of New Year aspirations, tackling things one month at a time xx
ReplyDeletebrilliant, pen, i love it!
ReplyDeleteGretchen. I like saying that name to myself when I see it written, because it sounds so pretty to me.
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i was just going to comment that this sounded like a wonderful tradition to bring into this new year.
ReplyDelete..then i saw Marianna's name above...wondered if it were *my* Marianna...Marianna of the wonderful book recommendations...yes it is!
peace keep you both!
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ReplyDeleteRemember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. The Jewish folks who are orthodox do no work on their Sabbath. No traveling, no monetary exchanges, no cooking, even. Just one day a week spent in prayer, contemplation, quietly at home. I am not Jewish, but it sounds good to me. I think they're on to something.
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