Sunday of the Octave of Christmas

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family.
Two links have been added. One with information
about the Feast of the Holy Fmaily and another with
JOSEPH DEAREST, JOSEPH MINE, a Christmas song
about the Holy Family.

It is also the Ordinary Feast of Slaughter of the Innocents.
Two more links have been added. One with information
about the Slaughter of the Innocents and another with the
Coventry Carol, a Christmas song
about the Slaughter of the Innocents.

"On the fourth day of Christmas....
My true love gave to me.......
Four calling birds........"

Symbolism: The Four Calling Birds stand for
the Four Gospel Writers...
Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

Scripture: "And he said to them:
“Go forth to the whole world and
preach the Gospel to every creature."
Mark 16:15

Readings of the Day:
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Psalm 128
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:22-40