Read the scriptures for the Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas at this link.
Food for Faith now offers three podcasts. You can scroll down to view all the latest episodes or click these links to view each individual podcast:
Lectio Divina - daily prayer with the scriptures
Homily Studio - weekly discussions on the sunday scriptures
Food for Faith - talks and reflections from fr john o'connor
Read the scriptures for the Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas at this link.
Read the scriptures for the feast of John, Apostle & Evangelist, at this link.
Join Laurel Lanner, Jason McTague and Catherine Gibbs in conversation with John O’Connor reflecting on the scripture readings for New Year’s Day, the Feast of Mary, Mother of God.
Read these scriptures at this link.
Laurel mentions the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral. More at this link.
The John Rutter setting of “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” at this link.
Catherine mentions to the song “Mary Did You Know” – at this link.
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Read the scriptures for the feast of St. Stephen, first Christian martyr, at this link.
There are four Masses of Christmas, Vigil, Midnight, Dawn and Day, each with their own scripture readings – take your pick at this link. The Lectio attached uses the Gospel of the Day Mass.
Read the scriptures for the morning of Christmas Eve at this link.
Read the scriptures for Friday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Thursday Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Wednesday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Tuesday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
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