Christmas’ Message of Joy Is Anchored in the Biblical Story of the Nativity
Rejoice! Christ the Savior is born! COMMENTARY: The ultimate present is the gift of a Savior.
Holiness and real families: Reflections for the feast the Holy Family
Family life gets a little messy at times. Did I say “a little”? Often families need only wait an hour or two for the next mind-boggling challenge to greet them! I suspect that many families are reluctant to call themselves holy. Isn’t stress a little too tightly woven into their lives to coexist with holiness? […]
Saint of the day: Stephen
St. Stephen was a Jew who likely came to believe in Jesus during his ministry on earth. Stephen may have been among the 70 disciples sent out as missionaries by Christ, who traveled with no possessions, preaching the coming of the kingdom of Heaven. Stephen was ordained as a deacon, along with six other men. […]
Gospel reflection: A Family Worth Mirroring
With the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reassured that Jesus, the Son of God, understands what family life is like. Read all
On Bad Christmas Music | GK Chesterton
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Archbishop of Lima says Jesus died as a layman and without offering a sacrifice
Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru / ACI Prensa Lima, Peru, Dec 26, 2021 / 00:00 am (CNA). Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru, has yet to clarify remarks he made in a pre-Christmas Mass that contradict the teaching of the Catholic Church about Jesus’ death. The Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms […]
Holy families
Pencil Preaching for Sunday, December 26, 2021
Day 360: Heavenly Worship (2021)
Fr. Mike discusses the heavenly throne room seen in our reading from Revelation and our opportunity to be brought into this throne room during every Mass. He also focuses on our ability to glorify God and exalt him into eternity through the righteous deeds we perform on earth. Today’s readings are Revelation 4-7, Titus 1-3, […]
Feast of Saint Stephen
Jesus tells his apostles to be prepared to face persecution because of him. He assures his followers that the spirit of God will speak on their behalf. A day after celebrating the birthday of Jesus, we commemorate the martyrdom of St. Stephen, a sobering reminder that life and death are constantly intertwined. Perhaps a question […]
St. Stephen, Protomartyr
It is estimated that Stephen, a deacon of the Church and the first Christian martyr, was killed approximately in the year 35. Scripture tells us that Stephen “full of grace and power” did great wonders and signs among the people, but his teaching outraged the Jews and they accused him of blasphemy. During his speech […]