Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Massacre of the Infants




Friday, December 28, 2012 The Massacre of the Infants Dear Friends, A reading from St. Matthew’s Gospel (2:16-18):           When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in … Continue reading






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The Flight into Egypt




Thursday, December 27, 2012 The Flight into Egypt Dear Friends, A reading from St. Matthew’s Gospel (2:13-15): When [the Magi] had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and … Continue reading






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The Visit of the Magi




Wednesday, December 26, 2012 The Visit of the Magi Dear Friends, A reading from St. Matthew’s Gospel (2:1-12): When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, … Continue reading






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