Holy Gospel: December 17
"Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." (Matthew 1: 1-17)

December 20 -- Saint Dominic of Silos
Abbot

December 19 -- Saint Anastasius I
Pope and Confessor.

December 18 -- Saint Rufus and Saint Zosimus
Martyrs

December 17 -- Saint Josep Manyanet
Founder of the Sons and the Missionary Daughters of the Holy Family.

Mary’s Fiat
Challenge: Pray for a young person to have the strength to follow a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life.

Doubting Zechariah
Challenge: Pray a Hail Mary for the ability to say “yes” to God’s plans in your life.

Just Joseph
Challenge: Think well and speak well of others today.

The Deeper Meaning of My Life
Challenge: Today examine your conscience and prepare your soul to make a good confession.

Ten Commandments and an Examination of Conscience (Part Two)
In the second segment we begin with the third Commandment and continue to the tenth. We will rely heavily on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the official teachings of the Church.

Ten Commandments and an Examination of Conscience (Part One)
This is the first part in a two part series on the Ten Commandments and a brief Examination of Conscience.

The Holy Father´s Week December 15, 2008
A report on Pope Benedict XVI´s messages and activities.

Stop Promoting Gay Marriage
Newsweek Magazine has lost its grip on reality.

A Gynecologist, A Mom and an Abortion
A mom went to her gynecologist to get an abortion.

Sharing in the Labor of the Father’s Vineyard
Challenge: Take some time to think about how you will better accomplish your apostolic mission from today on.

My Present for Jesus? A Heart Filled with Love!
Challenge: Examine your attitudes to see if your actions really do speak of love for Christ, or if your own interests are ruling your life.

Genuine Self-Knowledge
Challenge: Today make three acts of humility for love of Jesus.

6th and 9th Commandments - Sexual Commandments (Part Two of a Two Part Series)
As we continue from part one of this two part series we delve deeper into controversial issues of faith and morals.

6th and 9th Commandments - The Sexual Commandments (Part One of Two Parts)
What is the Church’s position on the 6th and 9th Commandments? Why are the Commandments listed in two different places in the Bible?

Franciscan Sisters Feature Advent Song
“Bending Towards the Light” speaks of the greatest light that is Jesus who comes in peace in humble surroundings for our salvation.

Christmas Song Search 2008
Discover new Christmas songs or submit your own.

"The Priests" is proving to be a world-wide hit!
Listen to an interview by Nick Raphael of Epic Records (a division of Sony/BMG) on how he came to sign 3 Irish Catholic priests to his record label.

Book Review: “Take it to The Queen; A Tale of Hope”
Josephine Nobisso, beloved author of "The Weight of a Mass" has written a delightful new book about the life of faith, and how we can always take our petitiions to Our Lady, the Queen of Heaven.

Saint John the Baptist and Advent
John the Baptist deserves more consideration as a "player" during Advent. He has lessons to teach us about how we can prepare for the coming of the Lord.

December 16 -- Saint Ado
Archbishop of Vienne.

December 15 -- Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli
Widow and Foundress.

December 14 -- Saint John of the Cross
Priest and Doctor of the Church.

December 13 -- Saint Lucy
Virgin and martyr.

December 12 -- Our Lady of Guadalupe
Empress of the Americas

December 11 -- Saint María Maravillas de Jesús
Professed Nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.