Stephen, filled with grace and power

SAINT STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR (FEAST) Stephen, filled with grace and power . . . As we continue to celebrate the great feast of Christmas, we aren’t just focusing on the actual circumstances that led to Jesus’ birth. The meaning of his Incarnation goes much deeper....

Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit

Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit. Going from last week’s celebration of Christmas to feast of St. Stephen can seem like a bit of spiritual whiplash.   In one day’s time, we go from angels’ sweet singing to a mob’s enraged shouting.   We witness a peaceful birth,...