Jan 7, 2024

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Epiphany 2024 Observed

Epiphany 2024 Observed

Epiphany Observed – Sun. Jan. 7, 2024 I rather like the years when the Christmas season is extended a bit because of how the dates fall. This year, Epiphany was observed by the Catholic churches in our area today, Sunday, January 7, 2024, rather than on January 6th.  The image today is a photo I took today at my church, Sacred Heart Mission. For most of the Christmas season, the Wisemen were a bit off to the side...

Jan 6, 2024

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Epiphany 2024

Epiphany – Sat. Jan. 6, 2024  And suddenly the star they had seen rising went forward and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:9-11    Holy Light of the Manifestations Today, January...

Jan 5, 2024

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Twelve Drummers Drumming

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Merry 12th Day of Christmas – Fri. Jan 5, 2024  Today’s meaning for the 12th Day of Christmas reminded me again of my days as a catechist for seventh and eighth graders preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.   On the first day of class, I often did a study of the Apostles’ Creed with the students. Most times, the children did not realize it is basically summary of our Catholic faith in twelve points. Those were some fantastic...

Jan 4, 2024

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Eleven Pipers Piping

Eleven Pipers Piping

Merry 11th Day of Christmas – Thurs. Jan. 4, 2024  My mom and dad, when they chose to have each of my 5 siblings and me baptized as infants, promised to raise us in the Catholic faith. While my parents did not always agree with everything happening in the Church, I know they did their best to live their lives as a good faith example to their children. Of course, they were not perfect. None of us are...

Jan 3, 2024

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Ten Lords a-Leaping

Ten Lords a-Leaping

Merry 10th Day of Christmas – Wed. Jan. 3, 2024  See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. (1John 3:1)  This verse is from today’s first reading. On a good day it is easy to appreciate that I am a child of God. On a bad day, it is certainly more difficult – especially when dealing with frustrating situations or difficult people.  As a child of God, and follower...