A joyful wish to you for a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A special hello to our friends in Russia! Your petitions are being heard by Our Lord and Savior. He loves you so much. Pray, pray, pray for conversion of hearts. Bring your petitions to Jesus in His Eucharistic Presence.
The YEAR OF MERCY began 12/8/2015 on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. We are all invited to receive the love and mercy of our Lord during this special year. The year will end on the Feast of Christ the King, 11/20/2016.
Upcoming MARIAN FEASTS: January 1 - Solemnity of Mary
February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord
February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLE: The Most Precious Blood of Jesus, a relic housed in Bruges, Belgium.
Dates "back to 1256. The Holy Blood probably was part of a group of relics of the Passion of Christ" itself. Visit http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/english_pdf/Bruges.pdf.
REFLECTIONS ON TODAY'S SECOND READING -
How comforting these words of truth are in today's times.
Writing from prison and knowing he would soon die, St. Paul exhorts each of us to the following. What does "exhort" mean? To fill with encouragement!
Phil 4:4-7
Brothers and sisters:
Rejoice in the Lord always.
I shall say it again: rejoice!
Your kindness should be known to all.
The Lord is near.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
God bless you.
