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Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Today is the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple also known as Candlemas! GospelLK 2:22-40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written...
Baptism of Our Lord!
Happy Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord. In the US celebrated on the Sunday closest to Jan. 12th. The 1st Reading (there are 2 choices), and Gospel for The Baptism of Our Lord. Reading 1IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my...
Epiphany!
Happy and Blessed Feast of Epiphany! I love how the Old Testament Reading Prophesies the visit of the wise men: Reading 1IS 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick...
Happy New Year (2015) and 9th Day of Christmas!
Happy and Blessed New Year, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God and World Day of Peace! They are appropriate together. in the New Year, Mary brings us her son Jesus, the Peace the world cannot give and offers Him to us! While the world cannot give us peace we can...
Holy Family and the 4th day of Christmas!
Today is the Feast of the Holy Family and what a wonderful model for us! All families are called to strive to be holy! Some families realize that and others don't. Some families are very broken and need healing so that they can strive to be a holy family. To...
Happy Feast of St. John and the 3rd day of Christmas!
Happy Feast of St. John the Evangelist and the 3rd day of Christmas! On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me 3 french hens! Here is the Gospel for today: Gospel JN 20:1A AND 2-8 On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene ran and went to Simon Peter and...
Happy Feast of St. Stephen and the 2nd day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Happy Feast of St. Stephen and the 2nd Day of the 12 Days of Christmas! Here is the 1st Reading and Gospel for today: Reading 1ACTS 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the...
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Everyone! I have a link below to the Pope's Christmas Day message! iUrbi et Orbi/i - Christmas Day 2014 - Activities of the Holy Father Pope Francis | Vatican.va. Our Gospel from Midnight Mass: Gospel LK 2:1-14 In those days a decree...