Feast of the Circumcision — A Message From St. Anthony of Padua
The Circumcision, Studio of Giovanni Bellini, c. 1500.png
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
From St. Anthony of Padua’s The Festival Sermons: The Circumcision of the Lord
1. At that time: After eight days were completed, […]
Nativity of Our Lord, Midnight Mass — A Message From Pope Saint Leo The Great
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke
At that time there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, everyone into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the […]