Scripture Reflection for January 5, 2025, The Epiphany of the Lord
Jan 2, 2025 · Section: Worship & Faith Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12. If we haven’t gotten enough of Christmas lights already this season — on houses, trees, bushes, department stores — this Sunday we are absolutely festooned with them.
How to Pray the Rosary 1) Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. 2) Holding the crucifix pray the Apostles’ Creed. 3) On the first bead pray the Our Father.
Scripture Reflection for Dec. 29, 2024, Feast of the Holy Family
Dec 26, 2024 · Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29, 2024.
Is Dec. 9 a holy day of obligation this year? - Catholic Courier
Dec 3, 2024 · Q: Is Dec. 9 a day of obligation? Is this rule new? Is it just for America? (Rochester, New York) A: Normally Dec. 9 is not a holy day of obligation, but it is this year in the United States due to a quirk of the calendar.. For some background, Canon 1246 of the Code of Canon Law tells us that “the Lord’s Day, on which the paschal mystery is …
Christmas Masses in Monroe County - Catholic Courier
Dec 16, 2024 · Our Lady Queen of Peace Church – 601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester 4:30 p.m. (with Children’s Christmas Pageant) 9 a.m. St. Thomas More Church – 2617 East Avenue, Rochester 4:30 p.m. (with Children’s Christmas Pageant) 10 p.m. 11 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Church – 150 Varinna Drive, Rochester 5:
Catechists learn about hope, pilgrimage, Jubilee Year 2025
Dec 19, 2024 · On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis will open the Jubilee Year 2025 when he opens the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The holy year will begin throughout the rest of the world four days later, on Dec. 29. “The entire church will be entering in the jubilee year, and the theme will be Pilgrims of Hope,” Donald Smith told participants in a …
Scripture Reflection for December 22, 2024, 4th Sunday of Advent
Dec 18, 2024 · Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, 2024.
2024 Coloring Contest - Catholic Courier
The Catholic Courier is again presenting an Advent Coloring Contest for children ages 3 to 12. As in years’ past, the contest will feature five age categories: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Children are asked to do their best coloring of a scene of Magi following the Star of Bethlehem, and then submit their finished work.
Scripture Reflection for Nov. 24, 2024, Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus ...
Nov 20, 2024 · Section: Worship & Faith Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37. One thing is clear from this Sunday’s gospel: Pontius Pilate is a man looking for answers.
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