Today, December 26, is the Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr St. Stephen, deacon of the infant Church, recounted to the elders who were berating him all that… Read more “December 26: Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr”
Month: December 2017
Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord
From a sermon from Pope St. Leo the Great Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday… Read more “Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord”
December 24 of Advent: The Nativity
The Jesse Tree December 24 of Advent: The Nativity A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (2:1-20): “In those days a decree went out from Caesar… Read more “December 24 of Advent: The Nativity”
December 23 of Advent: The Star of Bethlehem
Jesse Tree December 23 of Advent: The Star of Bethlehem A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew (2:1-12): “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,… Read more “December 23 of Advent: The Star of Bethlehem”
December 22 of Advent: The Angel and Heavenly Host
The Jesse Tree December 22 of Advent: The Angel and Heavenly Host A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (2:8-14): “Now there were shepherds in that… Read more “December 22 of Advent: The Angel and Heavenly Host”
What’s Up With CHIP?
Funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, ran out in September, 2017. Congress established funding in 2015 for two years, and everyone expected that a bill… Read more “What’s Up With CHIP?”
Progress for Free Speech on College Campuses, But More Still Needed
FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, has good news and bad news to report on the Free Speech front on college campuses. The good news… Read more “Progress for Free Speech on College Campuses, But More Still Needed”
December 21 of Advent: Bethlehem
The Jesse Tree December 21 of Advent: Bethlehem A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Micah (5:1-4a): “But you, Bethlehem-Ephratha least among the clans of Judah,… Read more “December 21 of Advent: Bethlehem”
December 20 of Advent: John the Baptist
The Jesse Tree December 20 of Advent: John the Baptist A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (1:39-45, 57-66): “During those days Mary set out and… Read more “December 20 of Advent: John the Baptist”
Pope Francis to Change the Lord’s Prayer! Oh, My!
By now you’ve heard of the claim that Pope Francis is planning a change to the translation of the Lord’s Prayer. Apparently, he doesn’t like the line,… Read more “Pope Francis to Change the Lord’s Prayer! Oh, My!”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 