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…
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…