The Epiphany of the Lord
First reading: Is 60:1-6
Second reading: Eph 3:2-3, 5-6
Gospel: Mt 2:1-12
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 3, 2021
21-year-old Italian-American writes scripts, music for catechetical cartoons
Every Wednesday Isabella D’Angelo releases a new video on her YouTube channel “Catholic Kids Media” that illustrates the meaning of the Sunday readings along with a reflection.
Fides says 20 ‘missionaries’ died violently in 2020
Fides’ 2020 list includes eight priests, six laypeople, three women religious, two seminarians and a religious brother.
Tradition of Epiphany door blessing with chalk is symbol of hope in 2021
As part of a Feast of the Epiphany tradition, doorways are marked with a blessing for the home and all who enter.
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope, joy, pope says at audience
At his livestreamed weekly general audience, the pope focused on the importance of thanking God and letting others see one’s gratitude.
Pope encourages young people to pray together, support each other
Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented European young adults from praying in the New Year together in Turin, Italy, moving the Taize prayer gathering online has allowed them to involve their peers from around the world.
Ask Father Tom: Vaccines and ethical considerations in light of COVID-19
Should a Catholic accept vaccination?
Sunday Scripture reading: Dec. 27, 2020
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
First reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3
Second reading: Col 3:12-21 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19
Gospel: Lk 2:22-40