Feast of the Holy Family

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.


When the days were completed for their purification
according to the law of Moses,
they took him up to Jerusalem
to present him to the Lord.

When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions
of the law of the Lord,
they returned to Galilee,
to their own town of Nazareth.
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom;
and the favor of God was upon him.

Luke 2:22,39-40

Feast of the Holy Innocents

When the magi had departed, behold,
the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,
"Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt,
and stay there until I tell you.
Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him."
Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night
and departed for Egypt.
He stayed there until the death of Herod,
that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled,
Out of Egypt I called my son.

When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi,
he became furious.
He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity
two years old and under,
in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi.
Then was fulfilled what had been said through Jeremiah the prophet:

A voice was heard in Ramah,
sobbing and loud lamentation;
Rachel weeping for her children,
and she would not be consoled,
since they were no more.

Matthew 2:13-18

Colossians 2:6-7

"As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving."
Colossians 2:6-7

Luke 2:15-18

When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.Luke 2:15-18

Luke 2:8-11

...there were shephards out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night...And the angel said to them, "Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:8-11

Luke 2 : 4-5

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed, who was with child. Luke 2:4-5

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

but He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you , for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weakness, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1 John 5:4-5

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:4-5

Love

Love is patient and kind;
love is not jealous or boastful;
it is not arrogant or rude.
Love does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrong,
but rejoices in the right.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things."

1 Cor 13:4-7

Hail Mary - Luke 1:28

By each Hail Mary we give Our Lady the same honor that God gave her when He sent the Archangel Gabriel to greet her for Him. - St.Louis De Montfort

And he came to her and said, "Hail , full of grace, the Lord is with you!" Luke 1:28

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Blessed Mother appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531. She is the Patroness of the Americas and the Patroness of the Unborn.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, please pray for us.

The Magnificat

The Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said,
"My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for He has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.
for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
for He who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His name.
And His mercy is on those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm,
He has scattered the proud in the
imagination of their hearts,
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has helped His servant Israel,
in remembrance of His mercy,
as He spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever."

Colossians 1:11-12

"May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light." Colossians 1:11-12

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Today we honor Our Blessed Mother on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. People from many countries all over the world honor Our Lady today. She was conceived without sin including Original Sin and is "Full of Grace".

It is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States of America. Our Blessed Mother, the Immaculate Conception, is the Patron saint of the United States of America.

"O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."

Memorare

Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to
your protection, implored your help, or sought your
intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this
confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, our
Mother; to you do we come, before thee we stand, sinful and
sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise
not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer
us. Amen.

Colossians 1: 17-20

"He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning, the first born from the dead, that in everything He might be pre-eminent. For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross." Colossians 1:17-20

Bible Quotes for Rosary Meditation

Bible quotes for each mystery of the Rosary.
Here are the bible quotes that correspond with each Mystery of the Rosary. Also included are the suggested days of the week, for praying a single Mystery of the Rosary.

Joyful Mysteries(Monday, Saturday)
1. The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
2. The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56)
3. The Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)
4. The Presentation (Luke 2:22-39)
5. The Finding in the Temple (Luke 2:42-52)

Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
1. His Baptism in the Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17)
2. His Self Manifestation at the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-12)
3. His Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, with His call to Conversion (Mark 1:14-1, Mark 2:3-13, Luke 7:47-48, John 20:21-23)
4. His Transfiguration (Luke 9:35)
5. His Institution of the Eucharist (Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, Luke 22:19-20,John 13:1)

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday, Friday)
1. The Agony in the Garden (Luke 22:39-44)
2. The Scourging (Matthew 27:26)
3. The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:28-31)
4. The Carrying of the Cross (Luke 23:26-32, Matthew 27:31)
5. The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-50, Luke 23:33-46)

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday, Sunday)
1. The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-7, Mark 16:4-6)
2. The Ascension (luke 24:50-51, Mark 16:19)
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4)
4. The Assumption (Jdt. 15:9)
5. The Coronation (Rev. 12:1)

2 Timothy 1:8-10

Beloved:
Bear your share of hardship for the gospel
with the strength that comes from God.

He saved us and called us to a holy life,
not according to our works
but according to his own design
and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,
but now made manifest
through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus,
who destroyed death and brought life and immortality
to light through the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:8-10

December Feast Days

The month of December has 3 very important Feast Days. December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 12th is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and December 25th is Christmas. Let us continue to pray the Rosary every day in December and throughout the New Year.