列印 "Rewarded by catching sight of the Christ child."
It’s right to want the most joy possible in heaven.
“We are able to do what is truly good only because God caused us to be born again.”
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1 John 2:12-17
My dear children,
閱讀全文: 6TH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 30 Tuesday
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St. Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr
Those who tread among serpents and along a tortuous path, must use the cunning of the serpent.
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1 John 2:3-11
How can we know
列印 "Jesus Christ is the face of the Father's mercy"
From Pope Francis's 2015 papal bull, "Misericordiae Vultus",
In Jesus's life, God's compassionate love is made visible
and tangible for humanity, revealing His merciful nature to us.
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2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
When the king
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A "Domestic Church" are often seen as fundamental communities built on faith and love,
acting as nurturing spaces for spiritual growth, mutual support, and moral formation.
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Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
For the Lord established
閱讀全文: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 28 DECEMBER Sunday
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St. John of Kanty, priest
Fight all error but do it with good humor, patience, kindness and love.
Harshness will damage your own soul and spoil the best cause.
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Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Now I am
列印 "He saw and believed."
Peter and John the beloved disciple run to the tomb.
God has done so many unquestionable miracles for you and me as well.
How many times have we walked away unaffected
by the power and miracles we’ve seen and experienced?
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1 John 1:1-4
This is what has been,
閱讀全文: FEAST OF ST. JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST DECEMBER 27 Saturday
列印 When we venerate Mary,
Mary’s yes to God (“be it done to me according to thy word” (Lk1:38)),
At the same time to imitate her as a model of faith and virtue.
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1 Samuel 1:24-28
When the child was weaned,
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Stephen, is venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity,
accused of blasphemy at his tria, stoned to death.
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Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Stephen,
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"Immanuel" meaning "God with us,"
God isn't distant but intimately present, offering comfort, guidance, and strength.
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Isaiah 7:10-14
Once again
列印 The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us"
Jesus Christ, the divine "Word", became a real human being,
living among people to reveal God's glory, grace, and truth.
"The Word" : Refers to Jesus,
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Isaiah 52:7-10
How beautiful
閱讀全文: SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) DECEMBER 25 Thursday
列印 "Let it be done unto me according to your word"
The Virgin Mary complete acceptance and trust in God's will, showing faith and humility.
calling her to be the instrument he needed to bring our world the King of Kings,
she could not understand the wisdom of God’s plan, but still she answered.
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Isaiah 7:10-14
Once again the Lord
