Octave of Christmas, 29th December, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35
The light is shining; If we don't love, we are in
darkness
Holy Family - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
We are already the children of God;
we need not be afraid in his presence.
May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
R/ And also with you.
Feast of the Holy Family
A little boy greets his father as he returns from work with a question: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” The father is surprised and says:
Advent, 24th December, Friday
Advent, 24th December, Friday
2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79
Nathan prophesies about David; "Your kingdom will
last forever.”
Advent, 23rd December, Thursday
Advent, 23rd December, Thursday
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 / Luke 1:57-66
I will send my messenger; "He will prepare the way for me.”
Christmas: Stories
Christmas Stories from Father Tony Kadavil
1) Origin of the Christmas celebration: Many scholars believe that Christmas came to be placed on December 25th in order to counteract a pagan celebration called the Birth of the Unconquered Sun. The Romans called their winter holiday
Christmas - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting (See Second Reading)
In our
own time God has spoken to us
through his own Son,
the radiant light of God's glory
through whom he made everything.
May this Son, Jesus the Lord, be with you.
R/ And also with you.
Advent, 22nd December, Wednesday
Advent, 22nd December, Wednesday
1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56
Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicated Samuel to God.
Advent 4th Week: Dec 20-24
Advent 4th Week: Dec 20-24
Dec 20 Monday:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes the story of the Annunciation, explaining how God began to keep the promise
Advent, 20th December, Monday
Advent, 20th December, Monday
Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.
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