St. Sulpicius Severus, Jan. 29

Little is known about Sulpicius' early life. He was appointed Bishop of Bourges in 584 and is credited with writing a very popular biography of St. Martin of Tours (Nov. 11). In 585, he went to the Council of Mâcon. He died in 591.

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

First snow of the year! Hopefully it'll stick... Snow-ccer! Walking in a winter wonderland... Frolicking in the snow Surrrrrre having fun! Walking on the ice with their "ice skates"... They're actually shoes! Aw...Snow's melting! :-{

St. Lazarus the Bishop, Feb. 11

Source St. Lazarus became Bishop of Milan in around 439. He is believed to have developed the Rogationtide litanies, and the First Council of Orleans approved the celebration of Rogationtide. At that time, the Ostrogoths were invading Italy, but Lazarus held up. He died on March 14, 450.

April nature study

Roanoke-bells (Mertensica virginica) at Shenandoah River State Park. Spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) Star chickweed (Stellaria pubera) Yellow harlequin ( Corydalis flavula) This one might be Draba tomentosa. Viola × Melissifolia Grape hyacinth (Muscari genus ) Lilac ( Syringa vulgaris)

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