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Today is “Mardi Gras,” the day before Ash Wednesday. The simple translation is “Fat Tuesday.” In this day and age of political correctness, perhaps “fat” is not exactly the best expression; “gravitationally challenged” or “calorically extravagant” might be more appropriate. I have had more than my share of “fat” references to my body structure. I prefer the expression “big-boned.” I am not fat, just big-boned. Of course, my body of big bones would equal a hippopotamus. But, the term “fat” on this Tuesday expresses the excessiveness that comes with the day, when one indulges in food and drink as if there were no tomorrow. Tomorrow is the beginning of the penitential season where the expectation is to deny and mortify.
Last Thursday at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee, we celebrated Catholic education at a dinner with over 700 people in attendance.
I couldn’t help but think that – in a little over a day – I celebrated significant moments of life: from the beginning of life to a moment of successful transition, from a celebration of vocational faithfulness to the remembrance of the finality, which we all must face.
Yesterday was the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. I have often said to young women who take the name of St. Mary Magdalene for their confirmation, “Do you know she really loved Jesus?”
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