The Jesse Tree First Monday of Advent: Moses and the Ten Commandments A Reading from the Book of Exodus (20:1-24 “Then God spoke all of these words:… Read more “First Monday of Advent: Moses and the Ten Commandments”
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Second Sunday of Advent: Joseph
The Jesse Tree Second Sunday of Advent: Joseph A Reading from the Book of Genesis (37:3-11): “Israel loved Joseph best of al his sons, for he was… Read more “Second Sunday of Advent: Joseph”
Sanctity in America: Ven. Fulton J. Sheen
Peter John Sheen was born in El Paso, Illinois on May 8, 1895, the oldest of four sons born to Newton and Delia Sheen. Though baptized “Peter… Read more “Sanctity in America: Ven. Fulton J. Sheen”
Pray for California!
Our prayers for the people of California. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-school-fire-20171204-story.html Be Christ for all. Bring Christ to all. See Christ in all.
First Saturday of Advent: Jacob and His Twelve Sons
The Jesse Tree First Saturday of Advent: Jacob and His Twelve Sons A Reading from the Book of Genesis (28:10-15; 35:22b-26) “Jacob departed from Beer-sheba and proceeded… Read more “First Saturday of Advent: Jacob and His Twelve Sons”
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On December 8, 1854, Pope Blessed Pius IX, proclaimed the Papal Bull Ineffabilis Deus, by which he declared to… Read more “The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception”
First Friday of Advent: The Sacrifice of Isaac
The Jesse Tree First Friday of Advent: The Sacrifice of Isaac A Reading from the Book of Genesis (22:1-18) “God put Abraham to the test and said… Read more “First Friday of Advent: The Sacrifice of Isaac”
U. S. to Move Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
During the 1992 presidential campaign, candidate Bill Clinton criticized President George H. W. Bush for refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and vowed to… Read more “U. S. to Move Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem”
First Thursday of Advent: Abraham & Sarah
The Jesse Tree First Thursday of Advent: Abraham & Sarah A Reading from the Book of Genesis (18:1-15): “The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oak of… Read more “First Thursday of Advent: Abraham & Sarah”
St. Nicholas of Myra
Today, December 6, is the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra. Nicholas was bishop of Myra in the fourth century. He was raised by Christian parents, but… Read more “St. Nicholas of Myra”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 