The Feast of Epiphany follows the traditional “twelve days of Christmas” on January 6th. Still of the Christmas cycle, it celebrates the “Manifestation” of Christ to men. It is the Feast, commemorating the adoration of the wise men, that was chosen by St. Teresa for the formal renewal of vows.
We also invite you once again take part in the Candlemas blessing of candles on February 2nd. Read more…
Happy upcoming Feast of St. Joseph! Today, we wish to highlight St. Joseph’s special patronage of families. Every Catholic knows that St. Joseph is the patron of families and family life. His exalted vocation, by God’s singular design, was to be the father-on-earth of God the Son Incarnate – and to be head of the Holy Family. St. Joseph guides everyone, he prays for everyone, he is everyone’s patron saint!
In WEBSITE NEWS we introduce a new relic badge for the Holy Family, as well as scented candles, St. Joseph books, and Easter books
In COMMUNITY NEWS we give an update on the community for the past few months. Read More….
This feast marks the official end of the “Christmas season,” and serves as something as a fulcrum between the first part of the liturgical year, Christmas and Epiphany, and the second part, Lent, Passiontide, and Easter. For while the joy and charm of Christmas and the Birth of the Christ Child are renewed with prayers that proclaim Him “the Light of the World,” this event in Our Lord’s life was His “Offertory” – the prelude to His sufferings and redemptive work. It is also the day designated for the special blessing of candles, an important Sacramental for the Church.
We also introduce new our new offering of scented candles and give suggestions for Lenten reading. Read more…