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The Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, our Lady's greatest title. This feast is the Octave Day of Christmas. In the current liturgical…
Christmas: January 1st
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), (Holy Day of Obligation USA)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, our Lady's greatest title.... More
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Christmas: December 31st
Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope
It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church... More
Christmas: December 30th
Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
The Christmas Octave with its variety of feasts and rich liturgy gives great... More
Christmas: December 29th
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became... More
Christmas: December 28th
Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Christmas: December 27th
Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
On the Third Day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John,... More
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Christmas: December 26th
Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr
On 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... More
Christmas: December 25th
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity the Lord, the Birth of Jesus Christ, and the... More
Advent: December 24th
December 24, Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve marks the end of Advent. The liturgical texts express wholehearted confidence in the... More
Advent: December 23rd
December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest
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... More
Advent: December 22nd
December 22, O King of the Nations (O Rex Gentium)
Today 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... More
