3rd Sunday O.T. (C) JESUS, SAVIOR, MESSIAH & THE LIVING WORD OF GOD.


3rd Sunday O.T. (C) JESUS, SAVIOR, MESSIAH & THE LIVING WORD OF GOD OUTLINE The renewal of Israel in preparation for the Definitive Covenant. The Church, Mystical Body of Christ, symbol of God’s Perfect Covenant with His People. Fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy in Jesus Christ.   Dear friends, today’s Sunday liturgy has the WORD…

POPE FRANCIS ON THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS


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Nov. 10: St. Leo the Great. Pope and Doctor of the Church


Nov. 10: Saint Leo the Great Pope and Doctor of the Church St. Leo (d.461) was a vigorous defender of the unity of the Church and pushed back the onrush of the barbarians under Attila. During his pontificate, the Council of Chalcedon (451) defined that there is in Christ one divine person and two natures,…

Sept. 3: ST. GREGORY THE GREAT Pope, Monk, Doctor of the Church


  Sept. 3: ST. GREGORY THE GREAT Pope, Monk, Doctor of the Church St. Gregory I was born on 540 AD (exact date unknown) from a very wealthy Roman family. His father, Gordianus was a senator then Prefect of Rome and his mother, Silvia, herself a saint, was also well-bred and educated Gregory in the…