The Nativity of the Lord
Daily readings for Sunday, Dec. 25, to Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016
Peter Canisius (Dec. 21)
This doctor of the church was born in Holland and studied canon law in Belgium before turning to the study of theology in Germany.
Dec. 18, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Daily readings for Sunday, Dec. 18, to Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016.
Odilia (Dec. 13)
This patroness of Alsace, according to legend, was the daughter of Frankish nobleman Adalric
What is your relationship with the Holy Spirit?
On more than one occasion, I've heard the Holy Spirit described as the "forgotten" member of the Trinity -- and I can understand why.
Dec. 11, Third Sunday of Advent
Daily readings for Sunday, Dec. 11, to Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016
Ambrose (Dec. 7)
The son of a Roman official in Gaul, Ambrose was practicing law in Rome when the emperor appointed him governor of the province whose capital was Milan.
How have you experienced joy from a time of waiting?
While I was studying for my degree in theology, a professor told us: "The secret to joy is waiting." I had never considered waiting as criteria for joy. I had always thought of joy as something experienced in the moment at some event or in a person or thing. But as he expounded on this concept, I was reminded of my grandmother and finally understood the connection between joy and waiting.
Blessed Contardo Ferrini (Oct. 27
From his father, a teacher in Milan, Italy, Contardo inherited a love of learning.
St. Luke (Oct. 18)
Early historians said this author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles was born to a pagan family in Antioch.