- Dec. 26 Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr, FeastOn the Second day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stoned outside Jerusalem, he died praying for his executioners. He was one of the seven deacons who helped the apostles; he was "filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit," and was "full of ... read more
- Dec. 25 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), Solemnity... read more
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- Dec. 23 December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest, Opt. Mem.The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of neighbor. ... read more
- Dec. 22 December 22, O King of the Nations (O Rex Gentium), WeekdayToday is the Sixth of the O Antiphons, O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations). "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return" (Luke 19:12). This nobleman is Christ, the Son of God, King of all nations. His kingdom is over all men and over ... read more
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