St. John Berchmans
St. John Berchmans (1599-1621) was a Belgian Jesuit scholastic and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. Born in Diest, Belgium, he was the son of a shoemaker and showed an early inclination towards religious life
Day: December 1, 2024
Daily mass readings for Dec 9,2024
Daily mass readings : Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
Reading 1 : Gn 3:9-15, 20
Reading 2 : Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel : Lk 1:26-38
25 Advent Prayers for Families to Share Each Day of Advent
During the Advent season, Christians take time to honor the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, on Earth. Christmas is a highly anticipated event in the Christian faith. It marks the birth of the Messiah in a manger to a virgin mother. This fulfills ancient prophecies. It initiates a series of events to save the world from sin. This is the essence of the Advent season.