Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Lk 1:26-38 - “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) CFCP statement on action taken against Father Frank Pavone by the Vatican: Father Frank Pavone understands the cancel culture that has permeated the Church for decades

https://www.canceledpriests.org/father-pavone/

3) Canon Lawyer on Father Pavone’s dismissal from the Priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal

https://www.ncregister.com/cna/canon-lawyer-on-father-pavone-s-dismissal-from-priesthood-only-the-pope-can-issue-a-decision-without-appeal

4) Catholic 101: Advent and Lent are the two "purple" seasons of penance in the liturgical year. But there are key differences between the two

https://buildingcatholicculture.com/the-difference-between-advent-and-lent/