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  Sula in the creche In many churches around the world, cats have joined the congregation, so to speak. One can find cats in many churches; parishioners welcome strays, and often strays stay. At this time of year, cats often become quite involved with the ways in which the church is directed and in the activities of Advent and Christmas. Sula at Old Mission San Juan Bautista especially loved the creche and the Nativity scenes and would join into the scene. Sometimes, if she sat quite still, visitors did not even notice that she was there, but the parishioners knew there beloved cat there. Sula died two years ago. She left a lasting impression on the church for her 15 years of bringing love to the parishioners. Her books are still sold in the gift shop and remain popular. Her grave is a stop on the Mission tour. This year, if you have a cat at your church, include him or her in your gift-giving. Sardines? A toy? And take the time to let the sweet creature share its love. Sula, with ...

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  Easter at the Mission  by Sula, parish cat at  Old Mission . Description Discover Easter Through the Eyes of a Church Cat! Join Sula, the now-famous church cat, on a fascinating journey through the meaning and traditions of Easter in her fifth book! With her signature mix of history, Catholic dogma, and humor, Sula explores questions like: 🐾 What is Easter, and why is it called the Paschal Mystery? 🐾 Why do Catholics observe Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...

  cat lady parishioner with Sula Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible cat ladies who make the world a better place, one whisker at a time! Throughout history, women and cats have shared a special connection. From ancient times when feline companions were revered in Egyptian society (with Cleopatra herself said to have adored them), to the modern-day cat rescuer dedicating her time and resources to saving stray kitties, the bond between women and cats is deep and undeniable. For years, the term “cat lady” carried a negative connotation, but today, women everywhere are reclaiming it as a badge of honor. Loving and caring for animals is a sign of strength, responsibility, and deep empathy. If being a “cat lady” means showing kindness, offering a home to those in need, and embracing the companionship of feline friends, then it’s something to be celebrated! Let’s not forget the remarkable female cats who have made history. From Félicette, the first cat in space, to Tama...

Just posted in the MSI Press webstore on pre-order. A picture book, for the most part: charming, delightful, heartwarming.

Sula, Parish Cat at Old Mission, has done it again, with her book that is all about Easter. Find all Sula's books in the MSI Press webstore, as well as at other online stores.