Harvey Millican's Blog: Musings of a Trad Dad

For those who care to know…

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/day/april-21

And if anyone is curious why this post (written on May 14, 2024) is showing a publication date of April 21 and containing nothing of value other than a little history, here’s the story.

I wrote something on April 21st and published it. Some of you might remember it. It was the post about a family wedding. I have since met with that family member and made my objections known. Sadly, the outcome was less than ideal. In the course of our discussion, this family member mentioned having been hurt by the aforementioned post. I told her I’d take the post down (first time I’ve ever done that) if it would facilitate peace in the family. I’m not proud. But I also made it abundantly clear that I stand by what I wrote.

So why the “This Day in History”? Simply. I have a streak going on WordPress and I had to replace the post I removed with something.

I’m not proud.

I’m competetive.

The Collect of the Mass:

“Almighty God, Who showest to them that be in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness, grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same.”

Amen.

I came across this video and thought it was good enough to share.

It is indeed salutary to pray for the faithful departed. Who knows, upon the release of that one soul when your prayer “put him over the top” so to speak, he may gratefully obtain incredible grace for you.

Daily novena prayers for the dead

New St. Rita novena starts soon. Join in by following along here. It somehow seems fitting that my 700th post should be dedicated to my favorite saint who has helped me so much.

St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!

And a hockey game broke out.

It is nice to be back in the place where I grew up. Nice to take my son to his first hockey game. Nice to be able to visit my mom. Too bad the boys lost their final game of the season and to the Islanders no less.

What was even nicer was to start the day with the Holy Sacrifice.

Blessed be the Holy and Undivided Trinity now and forevermore!