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Today’s readings | Today’s saint “He saw and believed.” The “other” disciple, often called the “beloved” disciple or the disciple “whom Jesus loved,” is St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, the one we celebrate today. St. John had a very … Continued
Various readings for Mass The older I get, the more I become convinced that every Christmas has its own flavor, and every Christmas comes with its own gifts. Not the kinds of gifts you wrap and put under the tree, … Continued
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles, John Wade O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; Refrain O come, let us adore … Continued
There’s a wonderful little article on the Christmas carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” in the December issue of the St. Anthony Messenger. What might be thought to be an old carol originating in Europe was actually composed in … Continued
Today’s readings See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples. Barbara hated Christmas this year. Every time she went into a department store, she had to get out as quickly as she could; taking with her a … Continued
Today's readings From the first time I came here to St. Raphael's, my favorite piece of artwork was this, the statue of the Holy Family. The figures looked so real and compassionate. I loved that Joseph has the scroll of … Continued
Today's readings | (St. Thomas Becket) The birth of Christ in our world ought to mean something to us. I mean, of course, it ought to mean something more than rich food and brightly wrapped gifts (although there's nothing wrong … Continued
Today (tonight), we gather to celebrate that GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES. God promises us salvation. Even though we were lost, having wandered far away from our God, preferring to pursue our own bleak interests and passions, even though we had … Continued
Feeling kinda scroogey? This will put it all in perspective for you. The ancient question of the existence of Santa Claus is settled by the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas. I had no idea he had addressed the topic. Then … Continued
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