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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 »