4th January, Saturday; Elizabeth Ann Seton
4th January, Saturday; Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 3, Friday: Holy Name of Jesus
January 3, Friday
Jan 2nd, Thursday: Sts Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28
Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”
Octave of Christmas, 31st December, Pope Sylvester I
Octave of Christmas, 31st December
1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18
Christmas Octave, 30th December
Christmas Octave, 30th December
1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40
Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains
Holy Family, Feast, Dec 29 - Liturgy
Greeting (See the Second Reading)
We are already the children of God; we need not be afraid in his presence. May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
Dec 28th, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18
We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us
St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27
St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27
1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8
St. Stephen, First Martyr 26th December
St. Stephen, First Martyr 26th December
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
Martyrdom of Stephen: They rushed at him and stoned him.
Dec 23-28: Christmas Octave
Dec 23-28:
Dec 23 Monday: (St. John of Candy, priest) (The Nativity of St. John the Baptist): Lk 1:57-66
Advent 4th Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See the Gospel)
Blessed are they who believe with Mary that the Lord will fulfill his promises. The Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
Advent, 21st December
Advent, 21st December
Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45
The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.