On this second day of the Christmas Octave, the Church does not linger at the manger but immediately directs our gaze to the Cross. In the blood of Stephen, the first martyr, the full meaning of Christmas is revealed.
The readings presented to us do not merely tell a story; they unveil the ultimate meaning of history, the cosmos, and our very lives.
“Peace be with you” is a greeting shared by people of every nation and faith for thousands of years.
The event, titled "Giving the Values of Teamwork as a Christmas Gift," was organized by Parish Priest Father Stephen Ah No, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral.
Today's scriptures reveal a profound truth: while we may dream of building a house for God, His greater desire is to build a house for us—an eternal dynasty rooted not in stone, but in the flesh and blood of His own Son.
The God who seemed silent has spoken His definitive Word—not in a thunderclap, but in the cry of a newborn.
The Lord sends a messenger to prepare our hearts, turning them toward the grace that is about to dawn.
On this final day of Advent, the Church places before us two mothers whose lives became canticles of praise. Their stories, one from the Old Testament and one from the New, reveal the same profound truth: the greatest blessings flow from hearts that surrender everything back to God.
The Scriptures today reveal a divine plan unfolding across centuries, a plan that hinges not on royal power, but on the faithful obedience of a humble carpenter.
“More than two millennia of history is a miracle,” Bishop Henry Eikhlein stated. “The survival of the Karen language, culture, and traditions until today is purely the grace and goodness of God.”
