PET OF THE WEEK
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Be sure to check out "Tootsie," our PET OF THE WEEK! Tootsie is a beautiful, noble and loving horse with an amazing story.
Don't miss it!
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BUD'S BARKS!
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I am fascinated with the fact that my human family finds a
mirror fascinating. Don't they know who is staring back at them? I think not,
as they set about altering their faces into someone they recognize. No worry
for me, it just leaves me more time to sneak downstairs and steal a few bites
of the cat's food.
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UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING
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Susi will be autographing books in Jacksonville, Florida,
December 4th, from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. and December 5th ,
from 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Store, located at 11018 Old St. Augustine Road.
It's a great time to make her book a loving gift to the pet lover in your life
that will fill their hearts with Christmas "joy!"
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COMMENTARIES,
TIPS,
PICTURES & PETS
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We invite all of you to visit the STEWARDS CORNER and share
your thoughts, prayers, pictures, tips, poetry and commentaries with us. This
is your place to share yourself with other stewards. It is kind of like an
"open mic" for our website, where we allow you to be you and to share. During
this Christmas Season, take the time to visit the STEWARDS CORNER and share the
spirit!
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MISS A PAST E-ALERT OR NEWSLETTER? VISIT OUR NEWSLETTER & E-ALERT ARCHIVE PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE
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Greetings!
Marie Matte is our CELEBRITY GUEST
COLUMNIST this week, and
she is a  friend of mine. Her work in establishing and maintaining an equine sanctuary in our part of the country has been nothing short of phenomenal. Florida is a national
breeding and racing ground for the thoroughbred and quarter horse racing
industries and there are plenty of discards. In too many places, horses are
looked upon as a commodity or living chattel. I am so grateful to her for
giving horses a second chance in such a loving and peaceful environment. If
you've ever loved horses, you do not want to miss her column this week!
Peace,
Susi
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Welcome, Advent!
The Evening Prayer I of Sunday, November
29th began the season of Advent for all Catholics world wide. These next four
weeks of Advent, Catholics will be preparing for Christmas, remembering the
birth of our savior, Jesus Christ and also being mindful that we await His
Second Coming at the end of time. Advent ends with the celebration of Evening
Prayer I of Christmas and the Christmas Vigil Mass.
In the sanctuary during this time is the Advent Wreath.
The symbolism of the wreath is beautiful. It is made of evergreens signifying
the continuation of life both here and beyond.
The circle of the wreath which has no
beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul,
and the everlasting life found in Christ. The four candles
represent the four weeks of Advent. There are three purple candles symbolizing
prayer, penance, sacrifices and goods works undertaken at this time. The one
rose colored candle is lit on Gaudete Sunday, or the Sunday of rejoicing as the
faithful are at the midway point to Christmas in the Advent
journey.
The wreath is a holy reminder as the faithful
move closer to Christmas of what the true meaning of Christmas really is, the
birth of the Savior of All the world, the Lord Jesus
Christ!
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Feast of Saint Nicholas
 The Catholic Church recognizes December 6th as
the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas. But, who was this Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas lived in the fourth century, having been born
in a province of Asia
minor, Patara in Lycia.
His parents died when he was a young man and left him financially well off. He
vowed to devote his inheritance to works of charity. One infamous story was how
Saint Nicholas helped the father of three daughters who had lost all of his
money and being destitute was preparing to give his daughters over to
prostitution. Saint Nicholas stepped in and made dowrys for all three girls,
whose chastity was saved and were all duly married in time.
The legend of the three daughters gave rise to his patronage
of children. It was in Germany,
Switzerland and the Netherlands
that the giving of presents in his name at Christmas time was begun.
Over the centuries, this great saint's legacy moved from the
religious into the secular world as Saint Nicholas became Father Christmas and
of course Santa Claus, the bearer of gifts to children everywhere.
The Catholic Church recognizes Saint Nicholas as the Bishop
of Myra, who led an extraordinary life of piety and zeal and was known for man
astonishing miracles.
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On the Air!
 Be sure to tune in at 5:00p.m. (EST) tomorrow, Tuesday December 1st, to Global Talk Radio, "the fastest growing internet talk radio station" as Susi will be interviewed live on the "Calling All Authors" program.
Susi recently was interviewed by Marie Hulett of the Pet
Place at KGIL Radio, Los Angeles. We welcome all of our new California
viewers and invite you to a more informed stewardship of
creation! For those of you who missed Susi on Air, you are invited to
listen to the warm and wonderful exchange of question and answers on our website under the SUSI IN THE NEWS tab. Just click on the "Interview on Pet Place" link.
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Contact Us
www.catholicstewardsofcreation.com
seana@catholicstewardsofcreation.com
P.O. Box 600610
Jacksonville, Florida 32260
catholic Stewards of Creation
877-242-5733
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