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Speaking the Truth of Christ – Saint Hilary of Poitiers

“They didn’t know who they were.” These are the timeless and priceless words of Saint Hilary who was describing the vast number of people who had fallen under the heretical belief that Jesus was not divine. This was known as … Continue reading

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January 5th, 2018 First Friday of the Month – First Friday of the Year

As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany…we have an opportunity to really make some changes…to make some resolutions that will transform our lives. Today is First Friday…a day traditionally devoted to honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue reading

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8th Day of Christmas – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On this eight day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me….the Mother of God, in the Blessed Virgin Mary… As we round out this last day of the Octave of Christmas, we have the liturgical Feast of the Solemnity … Continue reading

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7th Day of Christmas – Feast of the Holy Family December 31st

Dear Lord, bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your own family in the little town of Nazareth.     Saint Joseph, bless the head of our family. Obtain … Continue reading

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6th Day of Christmas – December 30th

  “On the sixth day of Christmas my True Love gave to me….six geese a laying, five golden rings…. four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a Partridge in a pear tree…”     As we round … Continue reading

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3rd Day of Christmas – Feast of Saint John the Evangelist – December 27th

“On this third day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me…three French hens…two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree…” Well, not really, but He did give us the wonderful Christ Child whose birth we continue to … Continue reading

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2nd Day of Christmas – Feast of Saint Stephen the Martyr – Dec. 26th

“On this second day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me, two turtle doves….and a partridge in a pear tree…” It is a familiar Christmas carol…one that is quite long and  fun to sing when you have a house … Continue reading

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First Day of Christmas – The Nativity of the Lord – December 25th

Christmas, or the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord, as it is also called, is in fact the 1st day of Christmas. It is one of the twelve days that lead us right to the Feast of Epiphany. And … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.”  (Luke 2:11)

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My Soul Proclaims the Goodness of the Lord….My Spirit Rejoices in God My Savior- Dec. 22nd

As we come to the final days of Advent, the readings from today’s Mass guide us in our reflection of Mary and her response to the Lord. When She realized that the Lord had chosen her to be the Mother … Continue reading

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