Daily Gospel – LK 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at […]
Upside down Christmas tree
Hanging a Christmas tree upside down is growing in popularity as a space saver in the home or to give an “edginess” to Christmas decorating. But the practice actually originated back in the 700’s Hanging upside down Christmas trees is said to have begun with St. Boniface, the eighth century English monk who brought Christianity […]
Daily Gospel – MK 1:1-8
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” John the […]
Mistletoe
The Celtic people were the predominant population in western Europe going back five centuries before Christ. Among them were “Druids” (a word which means “Knowing the Oak Tree”) They served as teachers and priests who celebrated their rites in forest clearings. Mistletoe is actually a bush-like plant that grows on a host tree. Its drooping […]
How long is Advent?
Advent Begins on the fourth Sunday before December 25. It always has four Sundays, but the total number of days can vary. For example: – If Christmas falls on a Monday, then Advent lasts three weeks and a day. – If Christmas falls on a Sunday, Advent lasts four full weeks.
Daily Gospel – MT 9:35-10:1, 5A, 6-8
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his […]
Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5-8
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his […]
Nelson Mandela
‘The Catholic Church is particular has played a very important role in the fight for justice.’ – Nelson Mandela On this day in 2013, South African human rights activist Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. Like many black children in early 20th-century South Africa, Mandela attended mission school. He was enrolled in Methodist […]
Daily Gospel – MT 9:27-31
As Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let […]
Matthew 9:27-31
As Jesus passed on, two blind men followed him crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let […]