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THURSDAY  CHRISTMAS DAY |
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 from the Blessed Mother |
  Recently I read a story about a little African boy named Emmanuel. He was always asking questions. One day he asked his teacher, "What language does God speak?" His teacher scratched his head and said, "I really don’t know." So Emmanuel asked the... Father Al Svobodny, OMI to read the rest.
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It is with great joy and sincerity of heart that I extend to you my warmest wishes for a healthy, happy and holy Christmas, Christmas Season, and New Year. I love this time of year! I love it not because it is a time of giving presents and the hustle and bustle of... Father John Hampsch, C.M.F. to read the rest.
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s we celebrate that time nearly 2000 years ago when a tiny Babe in swaddling clothes forever changed the world, let us pause and give thanks for all He has given us and remember the extreme love and care lavished on Him by His loving Mother - the Blessed Virgin Mary. That is... Sister Mary Lucy Astuto to read the rest.
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uring this holy season wherein we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, we become extremely "gift-conscious." Life is indeed one of God's greatest gifts to us, but is not thee super gift. What could be greater? Assuredly, it must be... Father Stephen Valenta, OFM Conv. to read the rest.
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As we near that time nearly 2000 years ago when a tiny Babe in swaddling clothes forever changed the world, let us pause and give thanks for all He has given us and remember the extreme love and care lavished on Him by His loving... Michael and Cyndi Cain to read the rest.
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 Dear children! Also today I rejoice with you and I call you to the good. I desire that each of you reflect and carry peace in your heart and say: I want God in the first place in my life. In this way, little children, each of you will become holy. Little children, tell everyone, I want the good for you and he will respond with the good and, little children, good will come to dwell in the heart of each man. Little children, tonight I bring to you the good of my Son Who gave His life to save you. That is why, little children, rejoice and extend your hands to Jesus Who is only good. Thank you for having responded to my call! |
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PROVERB OF THE DAY "The Lord begot Me, the first-born of His ways, the forerunner of His prodigies of long ago; from of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth." Proverbs 8: 22-23
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on this First Day of Christmas
The "True Love" is God the Father. The Partridge in a pear tree is the Holy Trinity - in particular the Holy Spirit (the Dove) and Jesus Christ Who is known as the "Second Adam". We all know that the fall of man derived around an apple tree. A pear tree ties into this analogy and elevates the redemption.
In each issue we will describe each day of Christmas and the hidden Catholic meaning to the song. Many do not realize that the Twelve Days of Christmas are after Christmas - not before, and cover the time between Christmas Day and the Feast of Epiphany which had traditionally been celebrated on January 6th.
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