The feast of the Archangels, aka Michaelmas (poor Raphael and Gabriel, always overlooked — bet they wish they had swords, too), has long been a date associated with the turning of the seasons. But what good for modern Catholics?
Hark, I bring glad tidings: It’s also the vigil of the vigil of the end of Summer Shipping Surcharges for certain suppliers of papist-friendly chocolate.
You can thank me in a week or so.
In other useful links today:
- How to know whether it’s time to harvest your sweet potatoes;
- Best St. Michael post ever, leggings edition. <– Just read that. Thank you.
Artwork: Marco d’Oggiono [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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