St. Patrick's Day - San Patricio

Each year on March 17, people around the world wear green to honor Saint Patrick. His feast day takes place during Lent, reminding us that this celebration has Christian roots. Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who helped bring the Gospel to Ireland in the fifth century. Though he was not Irish by birth, his faith and dedication led many people to Christianity.

Why is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland? 

As a teenager, Patrick was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave. During those difficult years, he prayed often and grew closer to God. After escaping and returning home, he became a priest and later returned to Ireland to preach the Gospel.

☘️The Shamrock and the Trinity Reflection

According to tradition, Patrick used the Shamrock to explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Just as the shamrock has three leaves but one plant, God is one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

St. Patrick’s Day Activities

Schools, churches and Irish families celebrate it differently. Some options to have fun on this day are:

1.      Listen to this video 👉http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89

2.     Saint Patrick's Eggs and Pancakes: http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-shamrock-eggs-and-fruit.html

3.     St. Patrick Coloring Page: 

  http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-coloring-page-march-17th

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Quién es San Patricio?

Cada 17 de marzo, personas de todo el mundo se visten de verde para honrar a San Patricio. Su fiesta se celebra durante la Cuaresma, recordándonos que esta celebración tiene raíces cristianas. San Patricio fue un misionero cristiano que llevó el Evangelio a Irlanda en el siglo V. Aunque no era irlandés de nacimiento, su fe y dedicación ayudaron a muchas personas a conocer el cristianismo.

¿Por qué San Patricio es considerado el Santo patrón de Irlanda?

Cuando era adolescente, Patricio fue secuestrado y llevado a Irlanda como esclavo. Durante esos años difíciles, oraba con frecuencia y se acercó más a Dios. Después de escapar y regresar a su hogar, se convirtió en sacerdote y luego volvió a Irlanda para predicar el Evangelio.

☘️Reflexión sobre el trébol de San Patricio

Según la tradición, Patricio utilizaba el trébol para explicar el misterio de la Santa Trinidad. Así como el trébol tiene tres hojas, pero es una sola planta, Dios es un solo Dios en tres Personas: Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo.

☘️Recetas para celebrar San Patricio: 

https://comedera.com/16-platillos-para-celebrar-el-dia-de-san-patricio/

Maritza MartineMejia

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Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: Read your Wold Board of Trusteed, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry 2015, Latino Book Awards 2016, Premio Verso Dorado 2022 

 

 

St. Joseph - San José

March is dedicated to Saint Joseph. We do not know much about him, except what is mentioned in the Gospels, such as that he was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the adoptive father of Jesus. The Church has turned to Joseph as a "protector and defender of the Church" (QP, #4). The Holy Scriptures proclaim him as a “just man” (Matthew 1:19).

Each year on March 19th, many families prepare a table or altar in honor of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of the poor. Or even pray the sorrows and joys of St. Joseph. 

What is the meaning of St. Joseph's Table?

On this day, parishes observe the three practices of Lent: praying, fasting, and alms-giving by preparing a simple meal, and the money raised is given to the poor. 

My Italian friends prepare a table with well-decorated fine linens, flowers, and decorative breads. Some recipes for this day 👉

https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/opinion/columns/2022/03/north-country-kitchen-celebrates-saint-josephs-day

Why is Saint Joseph the patron Saint of the poor? 

We know little about Saint Joseph, but his humble carpenter reminds us of a low salary and a humble life. (Matthew 13:55).

Prayer to St. Joseph (Pope Leo XIII, 1889)

To thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of thy thrice holy Spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg thee also to take us under thy protection. By that charity wherewith thou wert united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which thou didst cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee, and we humbly pray that thou wilt look down with gracious eye upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His blood, and wilt succor us in our need by thy power and strength.

Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving Father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under thy patronage, that, following thine example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.

St. Joseph's Day Activities

1.    1. Listen to the video: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4

2.    2. Make Sugar Cookies and cut them into the shape of St. Joseph symbols: a lily, a hammer, or a carpenter square. https://www.whitelily.com/recipes/traditional-sugar-cookies-3894

 

3.    St. Joseph's Coloring Page - Hoja de Colorear:

http://www.catholicplayground.com/st-joseph-coloring-page-march-19th/

 

Happy Saint Joseph’s Day

 

 

FELIZ SOLEMNIDAD DE SAN JOSE
La fiesta de San José es el 19 de marzo. 

San José es el máximo ejemplo de humildad, confianza y fe en Dios. Es el patrón de las familias, padres, madres embarazadas, viajeros, carpinteros e ingenieros, entre otros.

Novena a San José  

https://www.aciprensa.com/recursos/novena-a-san-jose-1981/

 

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Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Theologian, Author, Educator, and Translator

Read your World Board of Trustees and Member: FWA, Read to Me, Day! Ambassador 

ANLMI & Gremio Poético Colombiano 

FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com

Received Crystal Apple 2006, VCB Poetry 2015, and Latino Book Awards 2016 

Premio Verso Dorado 2022