On Monday, December 8 we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, commemorating the day that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin. It is the patronal feast of the United States and of the Diocese of Portland and it is a holy day of obligation. Most parishes have Masses scheduled for Monday, with a few also having… Read more
Bob Dunn provided a reflection during the New Hampshire Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stop at his parish, St. Jude Parish – Londonderry, NH, earlier this year. The remarks are shared in the latest edition of Parable, with his author’s note: “I hope these words will provide food for thought about our eucharistic calling as members of the Body of… Read more
PRAY: FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5: Today is the First Friday of the month of December and thus, as with every First Friday, a day to more perfectly respond to the burning love within Christ’s divine heart for each of us. Why? Here’s the explanation:
On December 27, 1673, a nun of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary,… Read more
The book is number three of three, and it’s dedicated to 40 years of priesthood. Father Fernando Torres recently completed the final volume in his series titled Let’s Enter the Church, or Entremos a la Iglesia.
Each book is a collection of poems he wrote, and there’s a poem that relates to readings for each Sunday and feast day. The three… Read more
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