Browsing the December 2020 archive of Fr. Daniel's Pastor Notes

4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 20, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 12/18/20

Today is the Fourth Sunday of advent in preparation for Christmas. Today’s Gospel recounts a remarkable event, a turning point in human history, when the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.  Today also, we ponder and pay particular attention to Mary, the Mother of God. She is the ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Advent ~ December 13, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 12/11/20

Traditionally, today is called Gaudete Sunday, which means, “Rejoice.” Be joyful, be happy, be glad and to make our ways straight before the Lord in expectation of the newborn King. On this third Sunday of Advent we put on and light the pink or rose candle, which signifies the ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Advent ~ December 6, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 12/04/20

On this second Sunday of advent, Jesus is inviting us to open the door of our life to make some rooms in our hearts, to welcome him by repentance, and to make our ways straight before him.

Every year in the season of advent in preparation for Christmas, we ... Read More »