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golden sandcastles
Published on February 15, 2017February 27, 2017 by Dawn Marie
things are a changin’!
Published on February 7, 2017February 20, 2017 by Dawn Marie
Gardenias & a magic-wand!
Published on September 15, 2016February 8, 2017 by Dawn Marie
Carry Me.
Published on September 13, 2016February 8, 2017 by Dawn Marie
it’s a brand new day!
Published on September 8, 2016February 8, 2017 by Dawn Marie

Given freely.

the shape of miracles

Published on April 8, 2024March 31, 2024 by Dawn Marie

it’s the monday giggles… I gave up Social Media 5-6 years ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I have spoken with several people who gave up the same during the Season of Lent this year, as their… More

keep it simple!

Published on April 4, 2024March 24, 2024 by Dawn Marie

I often refer to the spiritual writings of my gal-pal, St. Faustina here at hugs n’ blessings. I love her dearly – so much that I have read her personal diary numerous times & named… More

sing with me: Day #3

Published on March 31, 2024March 27, 2024 by Dawn Marie

On the third day… hugs n’ happy easter blessings!

sing with me: Day #2

Published on March 29, 2024March 27, 2024 by Dawn Marie1 Comment

Oh my My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You.
I beg pardon for those who do not believe,
do not adore, do not hope, do not love you.

hugs n’ blessings as we prepare to roll away the stones keeping us from Him.

sing with me: Day #1

Published on March 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by Dawn Marie1 Comment

and so it begins…

hugs n’ blessings for the feet we are called to wash.

hosanna, in the highest!

Published on March 25, 2024March 31, 2024 by Dawn Marie2 Comments

Yesterday was Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week!

Yes, the holiest week of the year for the Catholic Church.

This week the Church commemorates Christ’s death and burial which begins with Palm Sunday. The palms symbolize peace and victory. It was custom during Jesus’ time for people to pay homage by laying palm branches – or even clothes – in front of people who were owed a great amount of respect. The Gospel of John tells of how Jesus was welcomed into the city mere days before his death: “When the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took pam branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, (even) the king of Israel’” (John 12: 12-13). On Palm Sunday, the faithful receive palm branches at the beginning of Mass followed by a procession. Doing so invites us to reenact Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. Also, the blessed palms at Mass on Sunday, should not be thrown away. According to Canon Law (1171), blessed items are to be treated with reverence. If there is a need to dispose of such items, they must be buried or burned.

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