200.11 - St. Patrick's Day

In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is both a national and religious holiday. Stores and offices are closed, but restaurants remain open. Many people attend church and offer special prayers. The holiday falls during Lent, a period when eating meat is forbidden, but the ban is lifted on St. Patrick's Day and families enjoy special meals with traditional Irish food.

Ireland:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f4AOihxYtI&feature=related

St. Patrick's Breastplate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57RKtUoMIDE&feature=related

Highland Cathedral:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRacaXCm0UE&feature=related

St. Patricks Cathedral - Dublin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLqHIVYHKHc&feature=related

This Blessing For You:
http://www.andiesisle.com/ThisBlessingIsForYou.html

River Dance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaHmcCp77JE

Danny Boy - Michael Landra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgma--0WYU

Irish Medley - Celtic Woman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kknOC8ZgRx0&playnext=1&list=PL81B9A1D0755CC650

Finians Rainbow & Glocco Morra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Drnr8IpiXQ

The Brick Layers Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxaCfJfw6AY&feature=related

200.10 - Lenten Season

Many Christians throughout the world observe Lent. Catholic, Orthodox, and many Protestants look forward to this annual time of sacrifice and simplicity.

The purpose of Lent is to be a season of fasting, self-denial, Christian growth, penitence, conversion, and simplicity. Lent, which comes from the Teutonic (Germanic) word for springtime, can be viewed as a spiritual spring cleaning: a time for taking spiritual inventory and then cleaning out those things which hinder our corporate and personal relationships with Jesus Christ and our service to him. Thus it is fitting that the season of Lent begin with a symbol of repentance: placing ashes mixed with oil on one's head or forehead. However, we must remember that our Lenten disciplines are supposed to ultimately transform our entire person: body, soul, and spirit. Our Lenten disciplines are supposed to help us become more like Christ.

What Is Lent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn4U33VGbUA&feature=related

Lent Presenation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jS-dFV7S_s&feature=related

Desert Voice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phiVW2ycgWU

You always Need 40 days:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCmn7pDgXlc&feature=related

40 Days - Matt Maher:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPkRmv-WjB8&feature=related

Lenten Hymn - Attende Domine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RY5udGXJ_A&feature=related

God of Mercy and Compassion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4W_CLRW9Lo&playnext=1&list=PL2DF332AFFF98CC38

Eastern Orthodox Lent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CSbIBkjq4g&feature=related

200.09 - Kate Smith - (1907-1986)

Just the mention of her name evokes a warm feeling of nostalgia in the hearts of millions who recall her thrilling renditions of popular ballads and her outgoing personality and infectious laughter. An untiring patriot, Kate Smith was honored by every President from Roosevelt, who called her an "American treasure", to Reagan, who gave her the highest civilian award in the nation, the Medal of Freedom. During the Second World War, she was personally credited with selling six hundred million dollars in Defense Bonds. She has been called the First Lady of Song by her peers. Voted one of the three most beloved and important women of her time, Kate Smith was the very embodiment of the American spirit and an inspiration to millions everywhere. Her popularity and her music transcended a half century, all the way from vaudeville to soft rock. She introduced over six hundred popular songs.
She is undeniably an American original!

God Bless America:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs

O Holy Night:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9K7UK47FQ&feature=fvwrel

Christmas Eve In My Hometown:
K67tYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axJLlm

Kate Smith with Bing Crosby:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vzsEjB4ufE&feature=related

Kate Smith with Donnie & Marie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTX2LfnVhck&feature=related