Feast of the Holy Family — A Message From Pope St. John Paul II
Byzantine Icon of Holy Family
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought Him among […]
Please Pray For the Repose of the Soul of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI Praying Before the Relics of St. Augustine
God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Pope Benedict XVI should be numbered among the high priests, grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth […]
Feast of the Circumcision — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua
The Circumcision, Studio of Giovanni Bellini, c. 1500.png
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
From St. Anthony of Padua’s The Festival Sermons: The Circumcision of the Lord
1. At that time: After eight days were completed, […]
