Dec 31, 2020 | Word Among Us
7TH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD In the beginning . . . Happy New Year’s Eve! Does the thought of another year make you feel a little apprehensive? For many of us, 2020 was hard. We faced a worldwide pandemic, racial unrest, economic instability,...
Dec 30, 2020 | Word Among Us
6TH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD . . . Anna, the daughter of Phanuel. This past week, you’ve probably seen more than a few chubby-cheeked versions of baby Jesus’ face. The images found in pictures, statues, and Christmas cards may have started to...
Dec 29, 2020 | Word Among Us
5TH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD . . . awaiting the consolation of Israel. “There goes young Simeon up to the Temple mount again,” a bystander comments. “Every day he prays for the Messiah and the rescue of Israel.” Another replies, “He has...
Dec 28, 2020 | Word Among Us
THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS (FEAST) A voice was heard in Ramah . . . ; Rachel weeping for her children. The feast of the Holy Innocents is jarring. Amid our Christmas celebrations, we are confronted with tragedy and grief. We turn from the Christ child in the manger...
Dec 26, 2020 | Word Among Us
SAINT STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR (FEAST) It will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father. St. Stephen may not have known at first how to answer his detractors. But in today’s Gospel (Matthew 10:17-22), Jesus encourages his followers not to worry about what...
Dec 24, 2020 | Word Among Us
4TH WEEK OF ADVENT (MASS IN THE MORNING) In the tender compassion of our God . . . Have you ever experienced a rush of emotion when you see or hold a newborn child? Infants are so tiny, helpless, and innocent. Our hearts can’t help but swell with love and compassion...
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