Bøger af Stefan Antony Salinas

This is an illustrated children's book on the life and legacy of the Venerable Nano Nagle, Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this book, we imagine her spirit stepping down from heaven above, to walk us through experiences that guided her from a life of fanciful privilege to one helping improve the conditions of the poor and under-educated Catholics in Ireland in the18th Century.¿Nano opened schools in secret, when teaching Catholic children, especially girls, was forbidden by law. She also sought to create an order of women religious who could reach out to help those in need, during a time when the Church hierarchy restricted nuns to working and living within the confines of convents.

This anonymous carol first appeared in William B. Sandys' "Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern", in 1833. It is believed to have been written sometime within the fourteenth century. In it, the narrator, who is Jesus, tells us the story of his life, and he refers to it as a play. Also, he repeats again and again the wish to dance with his true love, which has been generally interpreted as the Church, the Bride of Christ. It is believed that the practice of celebrate the birth of Jesus by caroling - singing simple songs of praise and worship - dates back to the early second century. The terms ballad and carol implied dancing as well as singing, and were indeed sung by people dancing. They were influenced by early liturgical music, folk songs, festival dances and the troubadour repertoire. Carole dances were performed in circles and spirals. In medieval Europe, mystery plays, which told of the life of Christ, were performed in churches during Christmas Eve, and then later on outdoor stages in the streets. Carols were integrated into these performances. Passion plays also developed out of church rituals. They depict the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Christ.