Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Birth of Jesus




Tuesday, December 25, 2012 The Birth of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (2:1-14): In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was … Continue reading






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The Birth of Jesus




Monday, December 24, 2012 The Birth of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from St. Matthew’s Gospel (1:18-25): Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, … Continue reading






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The Question about Fasting




Sunday, December 23, 2012 The Question about Fasting Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (5, 33 – 39): And they said to [Jesus], “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and the disciples of the Pharisees … Continue reading






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