Archive for August, 2008
Patron Saint of Athletes
Monday, August 11th, 2008
With the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China upon us, here’s a little bit about Saint Sebastian the patron saint of athletes in honor of all the athletes worldwide participating in the games.
According to his legend, Sebastian was born in Gaul and became a soldier in the Roman army. When it was discovered that St Sebastian was a Christian…
Donkeys Crucifix
Friday, August 1st, 2008
I came across this today and it’s simply too cute not to post. The story of the Nativity and why donkeys are emblazoned with a crucifix.
Little Donkeys Special Secret by Suie Roberts
Donkeys are very special animals. Most people have enjoyed a donkey ride at the seaside, zoo or farm at one time or another as a child, a tradition started during the Victorian times. How could anyone resist those cute sad faces, and those extraordinary long eyelashes? But donkeys are special for another reason…