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December 14, 2006
The Feast Day of St. John of the Cross
If time permits, more about this later.
I suppose it is politically incorrect to continue a fast on a feast day. I'll have to look it up. On the other hand, could there possibly be a better way to honor this great Saint? (Other than to immerse oneself in contemplation--which is a dicey proposition at best when viewed as a goal.)
Posted by Steven Riddle at December 14, 2006 8:37 AM
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Well, that's an interesting idea. It seems appropriate. We usually focus on the "Feast" part of feast days even going so far as to take a "break" during Lent on St. Patrick's day. Of course that day feasting does seem more appropriate.
Posted by: goodform at December 14, 2006 9:03 AM
Happy Feast Day!
You're the expert, but it seems to me about the only wrong way to honor him would be to look up the right way to honor him in a book.
Posted by: Tom at December 14, 2006 9:28 AM
I'll feast in your stead. Least I can do!
Posted by: TSO at December 14, 2006 10:04 AM
Dear Tom,
Excellent point! It does seem a trifle methodical for the usual Carmelite way, doesn't it?
Dear TSO,
Thank you. Please do, I'm sure St. John of the Cross would be pleased. Along with St. Teresa of Avila, I'm certain that he had no truck with "sour-faced Saints."
Dear Goodform--
You're right. On St. Patrick's day feasting is called for--no question. (He's my baptismal Saint.)
shalom,
Steven
Posted by: Steven Riddle at December 14, 2006 10:42 AM