Just a heads up about the September Ember days that usually sneak up on us before we know it. This year, 2015, the dates are September 23rd, (Wednesday), 25th, (Friday) and the 26th, (Saturday). 
These are one of the four times a year we pray, fast and abstain from meat.
The original author of this blog passed away in July of 2016. RIP Father Carota.