This Sunday we will celebrate Epiphany, one of the Great Feasts of our liturgical year, which signifies the end of the blessed Christmas season. Epiphany commemorates Christ’s baptism—the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. The Lord’s physical manifestation, known as his “shining forth”, to the Gentiles is one of…
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Holy Name of Jesus
January 3 – Holy Name of Jesus The Holy Name of Jesus was invoked by the faithful from the very beginning of the Church. O God, you appointed your only begotton Son redeemer of the human race and commanded that his name be called Jesus. May we who venerate his name on earth also enjoy…
Epiphany Traditions
Epiphany Traditions Epiphany is a Feast Day within the Church’s liturgical celebration of Christmas. In the current Western tradition, we associate it with the “Visit of the Magi,” or visitors from the East recounted in Matthew’s Gospel. (Mt 2:1-12). Epiphany is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas, (Twelfth Night), January 6th. In the Catholic…
What Is Epiphany?
What Is Epiphany? The Meaning of Epiphany, How To Celebrate and When To Mark the 12th Day of Christmas Epiphany is a meaningful time for many Christians. One of the very first holidays (also called feast days) of the year, Epiphany comes on the heels of Christmas celebrations and is a time of joy and faith….
To Love is to Give – January
1. The best way to please God is to submit yourself to His Holy Will. (III, 116) 2. Don’t worry about yourself nor of what will happen to you; submit yourself to God’s will without reservation and you will merit His blessing. (I, 26) 3. Your interior state, the inner resistance which you experience, not…
January 1st Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
BY GINNY KUBITZ MOYER JANUARY 1, 2020 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1. It is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning that Mass attendance is required (though the Mass obligation is sometimes waived by the bishop for various reasons; when in doubt, check with…
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all…
Siostry Felicjanki Kraków
Siostry Felicjanki Kraków As we continue in the festive mood, we share memories from this year’s Eve for the poor and homeless, which took place in Kuchnia S.Samueli w Krakowie It was a time full of warmth and emotions. We would like to thank all the volunteers and donors for their help, for their open…
Feast of the Holy Family – the last Sunday of the year
Feast of the Holy Family Scripture lessons summarized: The first reading is a commentary on the fourth commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” Ben Sirach has many good things to say about living properly according to the Torah. Sirach reminds children of their duty to honor their parents – even when it becomes difficult. He also…
Feast of the Holy Innocents
Please remember to pray for a respect for life from conception to natural death. Gospel MT 2:13-18 When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is…
December 23 – O Emmanuel
Emmanuel: O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God. Isaiah had prophesied, The Lord himself will give you this sign: the Virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. (Isaiah 7:14). Remember Emmanuel means God is…
December 22nd – O Rex Gentium
O Rex Gentium: O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust. Isaiah had prophesied, For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests….