Dec 4 – Memorial for St. John Damascene, priest, doctor of the Church St. John Damascene was born in Damascus about 675. After holding public office for a time, he withdrew to the monastery of Sabas near Jerusalem. He wrote ‘The Fount of Wisdom’, in which he presented a comprehensive teaching on Christian doctrine, which... Continue Reading →
3 December, Tuesday — Evangelising to the poor and the children
Dec 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier, presbyter, religious, missionary (Principal Patron of Foreign Missions) St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a nobleman from the Basque region. He studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. He was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who convinced... Continue Reading →
2 December, Monday — The Beautiful Faith
Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 2:1-5Mt 8:5-11 “Sir, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; just give the word and my servant will be cured.” Just before we partake in the Holy Communion at mass, we would say, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under... Continue Reading →
1 December, Sunday — Second Coming
1st Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-161 Ths 3:12-4:2Lk 21:25-28,34-36 “There will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves…” As I started the day today, the morning dawned bright and sunny. I could see several people headed out... Continue Reading →
OXYGEN 