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Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - John1:29-34 - Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.  

Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2, 3, 4) Pope Benedict XVI passes from this life

https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/pope-benedict-xvi-passes-from-this-life

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 - 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.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Jesus, save us! Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2, 3) The occult meaning of obelisks and the people who worship them  “He shall smash the obelisks at the Temple of the Sun in the land of Egypt and destroy with fire the temples of the Egyptian gods.” Jeremiah 43:13

The obelisk in Saint Peter’s Square

http://www.stpetersbasilica.info/Exterior/Obelisk/Obelisk.htm

4) Heroes & Zeroes: You voted, and so did 70,000 other people! See who was crowned the CatholicVote Hero of the Year, and who was named the Zero of the Year

https://catholicvote.org/catholicvote-announces-hero-and-zero-of-the-year/

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Lk 2:22-35 - The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

Saint Thomas Becket, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2, 3) Father Jeffrey Kirby on his new book, "A Journey to Mount Carmel” Father Kirby, STD, is a Papal Missionary of Mercy, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina, and an adjunct professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College. Father is a senior contributor to the Crux news site and the author of several books on spiritual, moral, and pastoral subjects

4) Catholic actor Neal McDonough, husband and father of five who famously rejects roles that require sexual immorality, recently revealed that he and his wife Ruvé Robertson are launching a new production company that will make content with Catholic values. McDonough: “Not just to make a movie, but to do a movie that actually gives Him glory — that’s our goal”

https://aleteia.org/2022/12/21/catholic-actor-neal-mcdonough-to-start-faith-based-film-company/

There are many different types of retreats that we can do

But, when we do I ask:

What is it that we are retreating from?

What is it that we are going to?A retreat should help us overall get closer to God and focus on the true riches that only HE can provide

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Mt 2:13-18 - 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.

Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Holy Innocents, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) Praying for the souls this Christmas

https://spiritdaily.org/blog/news/praying-for-the-souls-this-christmas

3) America’s Catholic Bishops made back all $3 billion in sex abuse settlements by trafficking illegal immigrants at taxpayer expense

https://stream.org/americas-catholic-bishops-made-back-all-3-billion-sex-abuse-settlements-by-trafficking-illegal-immigrants-at-taxpayer-expense/

4) Update with Church Militant on news as it relates to the Church & Culture

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Jn 20:1a and 2-8 - On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we do not know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in,

the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.

Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Saint John, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2, 3) Archbishop Viganò regarding the Canonical Sanctions imposed on Father Pavone

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/12/exclusive-archbishop-carlo-maria-vigano-regarding-canonical-sanctions-imposed-father-frank-pavone/

4) The brain is one of the most adaptable and responsive organs in our bodies. Though most of our physical development ceases at adulthood, our brains can continue to develop throughout the rest of our lives. But, they don’t simply do that on their own. Just like a muscle, your brain needs exercise. Here are six ways you can boost your mental fitness.

https://www.lifehack.org/929096/mental-fitness

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Lk 2:36-40 - She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem

2) Interview: Steve Garone who is hosting a Catholic comedy festival

3, 4) What these 10 saints said before death will inspire you

https://tfpstudentaction.org/blog/what-these-10-saints-said-before-death-will-inspire-you

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Lk 1:46-56 - My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

Memorial of Saint John of Kanty, Priest

Saint John, pray for us!

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) Who is Saint Nicholas? 

https://www.learnreligions.com/saint-nicholas-of-myra-542864 

Why Father Pavone is defrocked, but not Martin, nor Rupnik? 

https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/why-pavone-is-defrocked-not-martin-not-rupnik/

3) More thoughts on Father Pavone 

https://dwightlongenecker.com/more-thoughts-on-father-pavone/ 

4) 12 ways to traditionally prepare to celebrate Jesus' birthday

http://www.traditionalcatholicpriest.com/2013/12/05/12-ways-to-traditionally-prepare-to-celebrate-jesus-birthday/

Today's Topics:

1) Gospel - Lk 1:46-56 - My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

Bishop Sheen quote of the day

2) Interview: Dr. Blythe Kaufman on Children's Rosary

https://childrensrosary.org/?page_id=2969&lang=en;

https://childconsecration.com/

3) How you can protect religious freedom: There are positive steps every American of good will can take to defend the First Amendment and the right of each human person to put God first in every aspect of his or her life. Here are five simple steps you can take to start making a difference

https://catholicvote.org/five-steps-you-can-take-to-protect-religious-freedom/

4) Christmas gifts that will help your children get to Heaven

https://www.returntoorder.org/2022/12/christmas-gifts-that-will-help-your-children-get-to-heaven-2/?PKG=RTOE1728