Dear members of the Body of Christ,
On Christmas Eve, many of the Catholic Churches overflowed with worshippers. So great were their numbers that many worshippers had to stand throughout the service. For some, this night was the only time of the year when they attended Holy Mass. This goes to show that there is something mystical about the Christmas Mass that draws the best out of millions and millions of Christians.
Christmas Day is popular because it echoes the greatest Feast of the Catholic Church. The greatest Feast, rarely spoken of, is the Most Holy Name of Jesus. And, on Christmas Day, Jesus was born. Some may say that Easter is the greatest Feast of the Catholic Church. But remember, if Jesus had not been born in human flesh, there would have been no glorious Resurrection. The glorious birth of Jesus came first, then came the Resurrection.
When the faithful go to Church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, it is to celebrate the moment when Jesus came into the world to save their souls. It is to remember the birth of the Divine Child, He Who was free of all sins. Jesus did not have to come. He came because He loves each and everyone of us.
Many shall continue to celebrate the Christmas Holidays until New Year's Day. Then all shall return to their normal routine. While doing so, let us not forget the spirit and message of the Christmas Season: being a christian involves the giving of ourselves in the service of others as Jesus taught.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year. May the Lord God bless you aboundantly in all your needs and those of your loved ones.
In the love of Jesus,
Jonn,
webmaster.
Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada
December 31, 2007
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ADVENT
A number of webpages on the subject of Advent were added to the Catholic Doors Ministry website during early December. The subjects are:
Advent Prayer For Peace
Blessing Of The Advent Wreath
Daily Scripture Readings For Advent
Prayers For Advent (Weekly)
The Last Eight Days Of Advent
The "O" Antiphons
Why Is Advent Important?
24 Days: Family Prayers Before The Advent Candle
To view any of these topics, please visit:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/misc/advent.htm
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CHRISTMAS ORIGINS
Have you ever wondered the origin of Christmas cards, christmas cribs or Christmas Trees? The following topics are covered on an all new webpage all about Christmas. These topics are:
Christmas cards
Christmas Carols
Christmas Cribs
Christmas Eve
Christmas Tidbits
Christmas Traditions
Christmas Tree
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Twelve Days Of Christmas
A Gift List Anyone Can Afford
New Beginnings For The Bereaved
Visit the following link to learn about these topics:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/misc/christmas.htm
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HOMILIES
For January, 2008, 6 homilies are available. There are:
January 01, 2008; Mary, Mother of God
January 03, 2008; Holy Name of Jesus
January 06, 2008; Epiphany
January 13, 2008; Baptism of the Lord
January 20, 2008; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 27, 2008; Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm
The archive of all past homilies is found at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/archives.htm
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LITURGY
During December, 2007, I only had the time to prepare the Liturgical Calendar for two of the months in the upcoming year. The completed months are:
Liturgical Month of May, 2008
Liturgical Month of June, 2008
You may view all the completed months at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/liturgy/index.htm
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