Who is St. Joseph? ~ ¿Quién es San Jose?

Each year on March 19th, many families prepare a table or altar in honor of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of the poor. My Italian friends prepare a table with a well decorated fine linens, flowers and decorative breads. My favorites are the orange-cranberry scones.

Why is Saint Joseph the patron Saint of the poor? 

We know little about Saint Joseph, but his humble work as a carpenter remains us or poor salary and humble life. (Matthew 13:55).

Who is St. Joseph? 
Everything we know about Saint Joseph comes from the Bible. He was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. Despite his humble work, Joseph came from a royal lineage from David, the greatest king of Israel (Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38).
The circumstances of Joseph's death are not known, but it is likely that he died before Jesus’ ministry began and before Jesus’ Crucifixion (John 19:26-27).

What is the meaning of St. Joseph's Table?This day parishes observe the three practice of Lent: pray, fast, and alms-giving by preparing a simple meal and the money raised is given to the poor. 

St. Joseph's Day Activities

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

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

3.    St. Joseph’s Lily Sandwiches:http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2008/03/lily-sandwiches.html

4.    Saint’s Joseph Prayer’s Tools. http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/2016/02/saint-josephs-day-celebrate-traditions.html

                Happy Saint Joseph’s Day!                 

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

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

Printable 3D St. Joseph’s Altar- Craft For Catholic Kids

http://www.catholicicing.com/st-josephs-altar/

Novena a San José 

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

Todo lo que sabemos sobre San José proviene de la Biblia. Él era el esposo de María y padre adoptivo de Jesús. A pesar de su humilde trabajo, José provenía de un linaje real de David, el más grande Rey de Israel (Mateo 1:1-16 y Lucas 3:23-38). No se conocen las circunstancias de la muerte de José, pero es probable que murió antes que comenzara el Ministerio Publico de Jesús y antes de la crucifixión de Jesús (John 19:26-27). 

Himno a san José | Música Católica | Canción a san José

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

Why is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland? ~ ¿Quién es San Patricio?

 Who is Saint Patrick? ~ ¿Quién es San Patricio?

Each year on March 17th, many people dress green in honor of Saint Patrick.” It is a day to celebrate Irish Traditions. 

Why is Saint Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland? 

Patrick was a Christian missionary, but he was not actually Irish. He is recognized for converted Ireland to Christianity in the AD 400s.
What is the meaning of St. Patrick Day?What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival. Irish culture or not, people celebrate with parades, special foods and wear green.
Who is St. Patrick?
Patrick was born around 375 A.D. in Britain. His Roman parents were Calpurnius and Conchess in charge of the colonies. They were wealthy. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland. Years later, he escaped and went back to Britain. 
In his own land, he became a priest and soon a well-know bishop. Patrick had several dreams about the suffering of the Irish people and returned to save them. There are several legends about what happened with Saint Patrick in Ireland. The most prominent claiming he met the chieftain of one of the druid tribes, who tried to kill him, but he was able to convert the chieftain and preach the Gospel throughout Ireland. He often used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity (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 the video: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89

2.  To learn more about their Irish heritage, read Irish folk and fairy tales: Visit: http://childrensbooks.about.com/cs/fairytales/fr/irishfairytales.htm

3.   Saint Patrick's Eggs and Pancakes:

http://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-shamrock-eggs-and-fruit.html
4. Create a St. Patrick Shamrock: St. Patrick's way to teach the mystery of the Holy Trinity with a Shamrock: Three in One. Add the Irish Blessing.

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

 ¿Quién es San Patricio?

Patrick nació alrededor del 375 D.C. en Gran Bretaña. Sus padres romanos, Calpurnius y Conchess , estaban a cargo de las colonias. Ellos eran ricos y su hijo, Patricio, fue secuestrado y llevado a Irlanda. Años más tarde, escapó y volvió a Gran Bretaña.  En su tierra, se convirtió en un sacerdote y luego en un conocido obispo. Patricio tenía varios sueños sobre el sufrimiento del pueblo irlandés y volvió a socorrerlos. Hay varias leyendas sobre lo que sucedió con San Patricio en Irlanda. La historia más destacada es cuando se encontró con el cacique de una de las tribus de los druidas, quien trató de matarlo, pero él fue capaz de convertir al cacique y predicar el Evangelio a lo largo de Irlanda. San Patricio utilizaba el trébol para explicar el significado de la Santísima Trinidad (padre, hijo y Espíritu Santo). Tres en Uno.

                                                     Irish Blessing

Colorear a St. Patricio:  http://www.catholicplayground.com/saint-patrick-coloring-page-march-17th/

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

Give me!

Pets are lovely company, but cats are adorable. Look Why...

Give me!

A cat in my backyard!

We adopted a Calico in 2012, I didn't expect such an adorable cat in my life.

Con su linda dulzura encontró un dueño y algo que comer

Visit her Pinterest Board for more: https://www.pinterest.com/luzdelmes/adorable-misifu/

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Madre, Educadora, Autor Bilingüe, Promotora cultural y Traductora

Miembro de la ANLMI, Florida Writers Association Y South Florida Writers Association

Actividades GRATIS de lectura y escritura en Website: 

www.luzdelmes.com 

Ganadora del “Crystal Apple” 2006, “VCB Poetry” 2015, “Latino Book Awards” 2016,  “Author’s Talk Book Show” 2017. Cinco libros publicados y artículos en  revistas digitales.

March 8: International Women's Day - Dia Internacional de la Mujer

International Women's Day:  March 8^th is International Women's Day. A day that means different things. For some, it's a day to celebrate, for others it's a call to action. No matter the objective, International Women's Day is the perfect moment to recognize and value the effort of women in society, family, church and work.

Celebrate International Women’s Day everyday!

https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wicGPpsG9Q&sns=

Womenś Empowerment Books K-8 grades visit:

http://blog.leeandlow.com/2018/03/06/womens-empowerment-diverse-books-grades

Día Internacional de la Mujer

El 8 de marzo es el Día Internacional de la mujer. Un día que significa cosas diferentes. Para algunos, es un día para celebrar, para otros es un llamado a la acción. No importa el objetivo, el día internacional de la mujer es el momento perfecto para reconocer y valorar el esfuerzo de las mujeres en la sociedad, familia, iglesia y trabajo.

¡Celebra el día Internacional de la Mujer todos los dias!

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

March Spotlight "Historias que Cuentan" by La Nota Latina

LuzDelMes Book of the Month 

"Historias que Cuentan"es el libro
que reúne los 34 cuentos ganadores y finalistas del concurso 
"Cuéntale tu cuento a La Nota Latina". 
La escritora y poeta Maritza M. Mejia tiene el honor de ser una de las finalistas del concurso con su cuento dedicado a su fiel y adorable Misifú: "El regalo más maravilloso". Ver Pag. #111.
Agradecemos a cada uno de los que hicieron posible éste concurso que nos ayuda a difundir nuestras tradiciones, cultura y memorias Hispanas.  
El lanzamiento de la Antología en Altamira Libros el 8 de marzo a las 7:30 pm. enaltece la literatura hispana con sus letras y gan talento de escritores. 

Fotos del Evento donde el las letras, la gastronomía y la fraternidad celebraron el Bautizo de la Antología "HISTORIAS QUE CUENTAN". Agradecemos a la La Nota Latina, patrocinadores y participantes.

Presentamos  "Historias que Cuentas"

Bautizo "Historias que Cuentan"

"El regalo más maravilloso". Ver Pag. #111

Misifu

 Felicitamos a las chefs Martha's Meals Catering y Delicias by Lily  

The writer and poet, Maritza M. Mejia has participated on three occasions on this prestigious competition “Cuéntale tu cuento a La Nota Latina”. It means "Tell your story to the Latin Note". Mejia has been runner-up twice.

Since the beginning, La Nota Latina has had the vision to support and promote the creative work of Latino talent that resides in the United States as links to succeed. 

Thank you  La Nota Latina for your support!

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

Annual Challenge ReFoReMo

Since 2017, I joined The ReFoReMo Challenge 
(Reading for Research Month Challenge).

This event was developed to help picture book writers reform writing by reading and researching mentor texts. 

This Facebook community is an extension of ReFoReMo. The purpose of this group is to discuss, inquire, and rely on one another and stellar picture books that exhibit great writing and illustration. 

Founded by:
Carrie Charley Brown-Founder & Co. Coordinator

Kirsti Call - Co-Coordinator

As a reader, the ReFoReMo Reading List  2017 grabbed my attention and for that reason, I joined the challenge. As a writer, the readings and bloggers had helped me focus to improve my own stories.

My  First Books to read

More info. http://www.reforemo.com

ReFoReMo 2018 Reading List!

More info. http://www.reforemo.com

Thank you ReFoReMo family!

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator

Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.

Welcome March! – ¡Bienvenido Marzo!

Reflections by Maritza Martínez Mejía

March is here and around the corner spring season near, bringing beautiful flowers, but intense showers. Along with my Christians friends, we are preparing for Easter with the Lenten Season. This time is the opportunity to renew our faith by giving, praying and fasting. Never is too late to Re-new ourselves.
I wish you all a productive Lent and a Happy Spring.

                         Courtesy www.google.com

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Marzo está aquí y a la vuelta de la esquina vendrá la primavera trayendo sus bellas flores, pero intensas lluvias. Junto con mis amigos/as Cristianos/as es otra historia; nos estamos preparando para la Pascua con el tiempo de Cuaresma. Este tiempo es una oportunidad para renovar nuestra fe a través del dar, orar y ayunar. Nunca es tarde para renovarnos. .
Les deseo a todos/as una productiva Cuaresma y una Alegre Pascua Florida.

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Madre, Educadora, Autor Bilingüe, Promotora cultural y Traductora

Miembro de la ANLMI, Florida Writers Association Y South Florida Writers Association

Actividades GRATIS de lectura y escritura en Website: 

www.luzdelmes.com 

Ganadora del “Crystal Apple” 2006, “VCB Poetry” 2015, “Latino Book Awards” 2016,  “Author’s Talk Book Show” 2017. Cinco libros publicados y artículos en  revistas digitales.