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Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He…
Christmas: December 29th
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became... More
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Christmas: December 28th
Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Christmas: December 27th
Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
On the Third Day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John,... More
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Christmas: December 26th
Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr
On the Second day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stoned outside Jerusalem, he died praying for his executioners. He was one of the seven deacons... More
Christmas: December 25th
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity the Lord, the Birth of Jesus Christ, and the... More
Advent: December 24th
December 24, Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve marks the end of Advent. The liturgical texts express wholehearted confidence in the... More
Advent: December 23rd
December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of... More
Advent: December 22nd
December 22, O King of the Nations (O Rex Gentium)
Today is the Sixth of the O Antiphons, O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations). "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return" (Luke 19:12). This nobleman is Christ, the Son of... More
Advent: December 21st
Fourth Sunday of Advent; O Dayspring (O Oriens)
Gospel Excerpt: Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Advent: December 20th
December 20, O Key of David (O Clavis David); Ember Saturday
Today is the Fourth of the O Antiphons, O Clavis David (O Key of David). O sublime majesty of the coming Redeemer! To Him has been delivered the key, the government of the house of David (Is 22:22). Boundless is His... More
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Advent: December 19th
December 19, O Root of Jesse (O Radix Jesse); Ember Friday
Today is the Third of the O Antiphons, O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse). Christ the King, the Lord! Divine Wisdom, Adonai, the powerful God, is at the same time man with flesh and blood of the house of Jesse, the father... More
