Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Simon Vouet, c. 1640–1 Translation of the Reading for the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thus saith the Lord God: Behold I send My Angel, and he shall prepare the way before My face; and presently the Lord, whom you seek, and the Angel of the testament, whom you desire, shall come to His temple. Behold He cometh, saith the Lord of hosts; and who [...]
Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary — A Message from St. Thomas Aquinas
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple,Girolamo Romanino, 1529 Translation of the Gospel of Luke (2:22-32) At that time, after the days of Mary's purification according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried Jesus to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord; as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord; and to offer sacrifice, according as it is written [...]
Third Sunday After Epiphany — Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger
Christ with the Centurion,Nicolaes Cornelisz Moyaert, 1632 Translation of the Epistle for the Third Sunday after Epiphany Brethren: Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved, but give place unto [...]
Second Sunday After Epiphany — A Message from St. Thomas Aquinas
Die Hochzeit zu Kana,Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1819 Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John (2:1-11) At that time there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and His disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to Him: They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to Me and to thee? [...]
Feast of the Holy Family – A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Jesus in the Temple, Heinrich Hofman, 1881 Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke (2:42-52) When Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the Child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not. And thinking that He was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. [...]