(Plain Text Version) January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Today, we celebrate the Second Person of the Holy Trinity becoming “one of us.” His mother Mary is called the Mother of God because she is mother of the whole Christ, who is inseparably divine and human. January 2: The Epiphany of the Lord.Continue reading “Celebrations For January, 2022”
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Have a Glorious Christmas!
(Plain Text Version) The Twofold Coming of Christ An adaptation of the writing of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who lived around 360 AD: We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well, much more glorious than the first. At the first coming he was wrapped in swaddling clothes in aContinue reading “Have a Glorious Christmas!”
Celebrations For December, 2021
(Plain Text Version) December 6: St. Nicholas. Nicholas was a bishop who lived around the year 350 AD. During a time of confusion, he helped the faithful to believe in the Divinity of Christ. According to tradition, Nicholas dropped three bags of coins down the chimney of a poor family to ransom their daughters. TheContinue reading “Celebrations For December, 2021”
Advent: Waiting For the Savior
(Plain Text Version) Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas, which is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent began on Sunday, November 28, and will end on Christmas Eve. While we celebrate Christ’s first coming as an infant, we look forward to His second coming, when all things will be madeContinue reading “Advent: Waiting For the Savior”
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 3
(Plain Text Version) Mary Ever Virgin The Apostles’ Creed states that Jesus was “born of the Virgin Mary.” The early Church was united in the belief that Mary was a virgin, not only when Jesus was conceived, but for her entire life. Mary’s Bodily Assumption Into Heaven At the end of her life on earth,Continue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 3”
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 2
(Plain Text Version) The Mother of God Since Jesus Christ is true God, Mary must be the Mother of God. These words may sound strange, but we need to remember that the Second Person of the Holy Trinity took on a full human nature. Suppose that someone has a Spanish father and a Japanese mother. Continue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 2”
Celebrations for November
(Plain Text Version) We begin this month by looking ahead to the end of our lives on Earth. The Church founded by Christ is made up of three groups: those living here on Earth, those who are in heaven, and those in purgatory. November 1 is All Saints Day. On this day we rejoice withContinue reading “Celebrations for November”
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) We believe that God became Man in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Son of God and the Son of Mary. Mary is the human link which makes us the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ. It is only through faith that we can accept this amazing reality. We should ask God toContinue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1”
Celebrations for October, 2021
(Plain Text Version) October 1: St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897). St. Therese became a Carmelite nun at age 15 and died when she was 24. She was aware of her limitations but did not become discouraged. In her autobiography, we learn that God loves us as we are. We can love Him in return byContinue reading “Celebrations for October, 2021”
What Is Freedom?
(Plain Text Version) On September 23, 2021, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to a question on her support for a law which would over-ride any and all restrictions on abortion: “I believe that God has given us a free will to honor our responsibilities.” Ms. Pelosi is claiming that we don’t have to obeyContinue reading “What Is Freedom?”
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