St. John of the Cross
December 14

Saint Lucy
December 13

Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12

Pope Saint Damasus I
December 11

17 December
Saint Matthew 1:1-17

Friday of the Third week of Advent
Saint John 5:33-36

Thursday of the Third week of Advent
Saint Luke 7:24-30

Wednesday of the Third week of Advent
Saint Luke 7:18b.19-23

Tuesday of the Third week of Advent
Saint Matthew 21:28-32

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saint Luke 1:39-47

Third Sunday of Advent
Saint John 1:6-8.19-28

The Deeper Meaning of My Life
Today I will examine my conscience and prepare my soul to make a good confession, so that my heart might be a worthy dwelling for the baby Jesus who is coming

The Light of Holiness
Today I will read a couple of numbers about prayer from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

A Faithful Witness
Today I will make one sacrifice at each meal for those who need the grace to come back to Jesus

Should We Look for Another?
Today I will visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and renew my faith in his Eucharistic presence

Sharing in the Labor of the Father’s Vineyard
What part of my mission do I do the most poorly? I will take some time to think about how I will accomplish it better today and put it into action

“God Is with You”
In a difficult situation, I will pray onea “Hail Mary,” asking Mary for help in being faithful

Genuine Self-Knowledge
Today I will make three acts of humility for love of Jesus

7 Good Reasons to Send Christmas Cards
When I think of December, some of my fondest memories are of writing personalized notes to each recipient of our designed family newsletter

After ABC Interview, Gingrich Insists Life Starts at Conception
Throughout his 20 years in Congress, Gingrich maintained a strong pro-life voting record

Preparing for Christmas with a Sober Lifestyle
As we prepare for Christmas, it is important we look into ourselves and make a sincere assessment of our lives

Will He Recognize You? 2nd Sunday of Advent
Join Fr. Scurti for the 2nd Sunday in Advent. Readings for Mass First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Second Reading: Second Peter 3:8-14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Pope gives new bishop to Catholics in Fresno diocese
Bishop Armando X. Ochoa of El Paso, Texas was named today as the new bishop of Fresno, Calif. by Pope Benedict XVI

X-mas and X-ianity

Pope Saint Gregory III
December 10

St. Juan Diego
December 9

St. Romaric
December 8

St. Maria Giuseppe Rossello
December 7

St. Nicholas
December 6

St. Sabas
December 5