December 23 -- The Ten Martyrs of Crete Brave Christian men were brought to trial for their faith. Upon entering the court they were ordered to sacrifice to Jupiter. They refused.
Holy Gospel: December 29 "The parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord." (Luke 2: 22-35)
Holy Gospel: December 28 "A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be consoled, since they were no more." (Matthew 2: 13-18)
Holy Gospel: December 27 “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” (Luke 2: 41-52)
Holy Gospel: December 26 "You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved." (Matthew 10: 17-22)
Holy Gospel: December 25 "But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God." (John 1: 1-18)
Your Unspeakable Kin Are there family members who you are ashamed of? Does God ever have the same feelings about us?
Sometimes You Have to Thank the Donkey! Are there situations in your life that have been going on so long that they make you crazy? Maybe your aggrevation is steps away from something God wants you to know.
Favor Is the Key Challenge: Today -- out of gratitude for the many blessings you have received -- give something good to someone in need.