Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Presentation in the Temple




Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Presentation in the Temple Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (2:21-32): When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was … Continue reading






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The Visit of the Shepherds




Wednesday, December 12, 2012 The Visit of the Shepherds Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (2:8-20):           Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of … Continue reading






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The Birth of Jesus




Tuesday, December 11, 2012 The Birth of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (2:1-7): In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when … Continue reading






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