From Deacon Ron Reno:
“Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel.” Joseph listened to the angel of the Lord in his dream while still in Egypt. Our homily goes on to speak of Joseph on how little we know of him. Take time to read this homily from Father Ponec written in 2016 and learn what we do know of him.
Obedience to God’s will is what we must do ourselves during these secular times. Joseph listened to God’s will during his time and we must do the same during our time.
ALMIGHTY God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word; Grant that thine same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please pray for California and our first responders doing the best they can. Deacon
Christmastide. The twelve days of Christmas really starts on December 25; the secular world would object. The Church gave us the Twelve Days of Christmas to celebrate between Christmas and Epiphany to deepen our love of God and the real meaning of Christmas. The twelve days is much more serious than the “12 Days of Christmas” children’s song. Each day celebrates the birth of Christ, honors a saint or references to a feast to be honored. This is a wonderful time to deepen our sense of holiness and learn about Saint Stephen, the Apostle John, Thomas Becket and maybe we should study about Saint Basil the Great. Remember the season of Christmastide is an older tradition and must not be allowed to fade, in this more secular world.