31 Mar 2018 at 21:08:04
· Filed under Culture, Flowers, Holidays, Religion
Posted by CapnBob
We wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter.
We bought a potted Easter Lily which opened just in time for the holiday. Photo courtesy of the Damsel. Click on the image to enlarge.
Let us keep in mind the true meaning of the Easter and Passover seasons as we pray for peace and unity among the nations. Even as we do so, let us resolve to using whatever means might be necessary to keep the peace and to keep our nation free. Amen.
John 3:16
Exodus 12:12-14
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25 Dec 2017 at 10:14:56
· Filed under Holidays, Religion
Posted by CapnBob
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year form us to you.
Luke 2:11-14 King James Version (KJV)
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Amen!
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27 Mar 2016 at 12:57:04
· Filed under Culture, Holidays, Religion
Posted by CapnBob
Easter blessings to everyone on this beautiful Easter Sunday . . .
Cap’n Bob & the Damsel
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13 Nov 2011 at 18:36:45
· Filed under Politics, Religion
Posted by CapnBob
Received in an email from a friend . . .
When we got home my wife got out the Bible and opened it up to the scripture. She started laughing & laughing. Then she read it to me. I couldn't believe what it said. I had a good laugh, too.
Psalm 109:8 ~ "Let his days be few and brief; and let others step forward to replace him.”
At last — I can honestly voice a Biblical prayer for our president! Look it up — it is word for word! Let us all bow our heads and pray. Brothers and Sisters, can I get an AMEN?
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25 May 2011 at 20:00:43
· Filed under Culture, Religion
Posted by Damsel
This is one of the prettiest buildings in town. Saint Anthony’s of Padua was established in the early days of Wickenburg, having started out as a wooden structure near the beginning of the 20th century. Finally, after the tough days following mine failures and the great depression, the congregation eventually constructed this beautiful brick sanctuary on Tegner Street in the Old Historic Downtown area. Click on the image to enlarge.
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11 Apr 2009 at 19:15:12
· Filed under Culture, Home & Garden, Religion
Posted by Damsel
This is one of this year’s Easter lilies lighted from behind by sunlight from the window above. Click on the image to enlarge.
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13 Feb 2008 at 15:37:15
· Filed under Culture, Photography, Religion
Posted by Damsel
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Here’s why hearts, flowers and candy are associated with St. Valentine’s Day:
During the medieval era of chivalry, the names of English maidens and bachelors were put into boxes and drawn out in pairs. Each couple exchanged gifts and the girl became the man’s sweetheart for a year. He wore her name on his sleeve and was bound by duty to attend and protect her (the accepted origin of the phrase, “to wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve”). This old custom of drawing names was considered a good omen for love and often foretold a wedding. In 1537, King Henry VIII declared, by Royal Charter, that all England would celebrate February 14 as “Saint Valentine’s Day” and with the passage of time, February 14 became the traditional date for exchanging love messages and simple gifts (such as flowers or candy), with Saint Valentine becoming the accepted Patron Saint of Lovers.
Did you know that St. Valentine was not only the patron saint of lovers, but also of epilepsy, fainting and the plague?
St. Valentine was a Priest, martyred in 269 at Rome and was buried on the Flaminian Way. He is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses.
Enjoy the candy - Click on the pictures for larger size.
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