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….
December 21st – O Oriens
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. Isaiah had prophesied, The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shown. (Isaiah 9:1).
December 20th – O Clavis David
O Clavis David: O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of Heaven: Come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom. Isaiah had prophesied, AI will place the Key of…
December 19th – O Radix Jesse
O Radix Jesse: O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid. Isaiah had prophesied, But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of…
December 18th O Adonai
O Adonai: O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. Isaiah had prophesied, But He shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the lands afflicted. He…
December 17TH – O Wisdom
The O Antiphons refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas…
December 8th – Immaculate Conception of Mary
The Story of the Immaculate Conception of Mary A feast called the Conception of Mary arose in the Eastern Church in the seventh century. It came to the West in the eighth century. In the 11th century it received its present name, the Immaculate Conception. In the 18th century it became a feast of the…
HOPE – 1st Week of Advent
Advent Begins! First Sunday of Advent “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” Matthew 24:42 (Year A) “Be watchful! Be alert!” Mark 13:33a (Year B) “Be vigilant at all times and pray.” Luke 21:36a (Year C) Advent begins with a call to vigilance as reflected in the passages above. There are numerous…