02 June 2011

Last Ten Days of Easter

For each day between Ascension and Pentecost (ten days), focus on the Holy Spirit.  This may mean an emphasis on/memorization of:

1. The Sacraments: How God delivers his forgiveness to his children through the Word-accompanying Holy Spirit.

2. The Fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). 

3. The 3rd article of the Creed's explanation in the Small Catechism or Large Catechism.

4. The Explanation of the Small Catechism's section on the Holy Spirit.



5 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to dressing the kids in at least one red grament for Pentecost. My nana would insist on this when we were growing up and now - though sometimes it doesn't happen out of budget contrictions or mom's laziness - I feel a sense of pride when I succeed in marching my little babies into church looking festive. Have you guys given the festal attire a try? ;P
    Lisa

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  2. Great idea! Actually today (um, during the sermon), I was thinking "I wonder if it's a tradition on Pentecost to wear red..." I guess it is in your house! We always buy new clothes for Easter and Christmas (or nice used "new" clothes and accessories), but I haven't thought much about special dress for other feasts.

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  3. I started dressing my kiddos in red for Pentecost last year and hope I have something red for them to wear this year. I like the festive parade too Lisa! Also I serve something red with the noon meal on that day, Strawberry Shortcake for example.

    And on Trinity Sunday we wear something white or all white and I let the girls wear their Baptismal shell necklaces. The shell necklace is also nice to wear throughout the year when we know a Baptism will be taking place in church. A good reminder of their own baptisms.

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  4. Where do you buy your necklaces, Aubri?

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  5. They're from James Avery,

    http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/C-90A/Baptismal-Shell/

    My mom has bought one for each of my children so far.

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