Browsing the December 2012 archive of Blog
History of the Infant of Prague Statue
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 12/22/12
History of the Infant Jesus of Prague
By Anders Wong
Introduction
The devotion to the Holy Child Jesus has long been a tradition of the Catholic Church for a very long time. This devotion is a veneration of our Lord's sacred Infancy. Many saints had a very strong devotion ... Read More »
Homily for December 16, 2012 (Third Sunday of Advent): Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 12/16/12
December 16, 2012
Third Sunday of Advent
Psalm: Sunday 50
Reading 1Zep 3:14-18aResponsorial PsalmIs 12:2-3, 4, 5-6R. (6) Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.Reading IIPhil 4:4-7GospelLk 3:10-18HOMILY
Today we reach what is traditionally known as “GAUDETE” Sunday, the ... Read More »
Homily for December 9, 2012 (Second Sunday of Advent): Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 12/08/12
December 9, 2012
Second Sunday of Advent
Reading 1: Bar 5:1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Reading II: Phil 1:4-6, 8-11
Gospel: Lk 3:1-6
HOMILY
The school system in a large city ... Read More »
Homily for December 2, 2012: First Sunday of Advent: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 12/01/12
December 2, 2012
First Sunday of Advent
Reading 1 Jer 33:14-16
Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
R. (1b) To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. Reading 2 1 Thes 3:12-4:2
Gospel Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Jesus said to his disciples:"There will be signs in the sun, the ... Read More »