Heavenly Father, on this special day, I give you praise for the gift of an extra day to honor and serve you. Help me to make the most of this time by living in accordance with your will. Grant me the grace to forgive, to love deeply, and to act justly in all things. Let […]
THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD First reading: Numbers 6: 22-27 Psalm:67: 2-6, 8, (O God, be gracious and bless us) Second reading: Galatians 4: 4-7 Gospel: Luke 2: 16-21 A Brief Homily Today, we celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus and the Mother of […]
First reading: 1 John 2: 22-28 Psalm:98: 1-4 (All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God) Gospel: John 1: 19-28 A Brief Homily In today's readings, we are reminded to remain firm in the truth of Christ. In the first reading, St. John warns against those who deny that Jesus […]