Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

EWTN – The Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/magnificat-392

University of Dayton – “Old Testament Background of the Magnificat,” by James T. Forestell
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2529&context=marian_studies

EWTN – Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/magnificat-12821

Catholic Contemplative Life – Anawim
http://humanityfaithhopecharity.com/2014/12/20/anawim/

Got Questions – Fear of God
https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-God.html

Friar Musings – The Magnificat
https://friarmusings.com/2021/08/12/the-magnificat/

Catholic Online – “Pope Benedict’s Commentary on the Magnificat”
https://www.catholic.org/featured/headline.php?ID=3006

From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

From St. John’s Gospel Prologue: John1:1,14

Church Builders (N)– Builders of the Church (C)

Crisis Magazine – “On Not Giving Up,” by Regis Martin
https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/on-not-giving-up?mc_cid=16cefdfb03&mc_eid=473369aea9

America Needs Fatima – “St. Francis de Sales (Feast: January 24)”
https://www.americaneedsfatima.org/Saints-Heroes/st-francis-de-sales.html

St. Francis de Sales Parish –
https://www.francisdesaleshighriver.com/index.php/news-events/parish-info/blog/parish/jan-29-st-francis-de-sales

Online, “Introduction to the Devout Life,” by Francis de Sales
https://www.catholicspiritualdirection.org/devoutlife.pdf

Catholic Online – Francis de Sales
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=51

CCEL – Treatise on the Love of God, by Francis de Sales
https://www.ccel.org/ccel/desales/love.all.html

Catholic Spiritual Direction – The Devout Life, by St. Francis de Sales
https://www.catholicspiritualdirection.org/devoutlife.pdf

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

See Catholic Navigator, vol. III, is. 9, “Scriptural Secrets”; 2015-’16
Religious Facts- Messiah
http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/beliefs/messiah

Judaism 101 – Mashiach
http://www.jewfaq.org/mashiach.htm

Working Preacher – commentary Luke 4:14-21
https://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=502

Catholic Herald – Fr. Dominic P. Irace, “Gospel Commentary: Free from Fear “
http://catholicherald.com/stories/Gospel-Commentary-Free-from-Fear,6574

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 813)

Digital Commons – “The Meaning of Logos in John,”
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1076&context=masters

Stack Exchange – “What is the difference between “logos ( λόγος )” in 1 Corinthians 12:8 and “rhema ( ῥήματος)” in Matthew 26:75?”
https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/40583/what-is-the-difference-between-logos-λόγος-in-1-corinthians-128-and-rhem

Catholic I.D. (T)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 108, 813)

*Tugboat Challenge: Favorite Words From the Bible

Church Builders: St. Francis de Sales  (T)

Saint Francis de Sales, The Gentleman Saint
https://mycatholickids.com/saint-francis-de-sales-gentleman-saint/

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)–
From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

EWTN – The Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/magnificat-392

University of Dayton – “Old Testament Background of the Magnificat,” by James T. Forestell
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2529&context=marian_studies

EWTN – Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/magnificat-12821

Catholic Contemplative Life – anawim
http://humanityfaithhopecharity.com/2014/12/20/anawim/

Got Questions – Fear of God
https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-God.html

Friar Musings – The Magnificat
https://friarmusings.com/2021/08/12/the-magnificat/

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C) – Buried Treasure (T)

My Jewish Learning – “Judaism and Numbers,” by Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/judaism-numbers/

Grace in Torah – “Hebrew Numbers 1-10,” by K. Gallagher
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/

“Hebrew Numbers 11-30,” by K. Gallagher
https://graceintorah.net/2015/09/27/hebrew-numbers-11-30/

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 960, 964)

 – Catholic I.D. (T)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church –  (CCC 1601, 1602)

*Tugboat Challenge: True & False

 Church Builders:  Mary (T)

Gospel Reading: The Miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

EWTN – The Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/magnificat-392

University of Dayton – “Old Testament Background of the Magnificat,” by James T. Forestell
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2529&context=marian_studies

EWTN – Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/magnificat-12821

Catholic Contemplative Life – Anawim
http://humanityfaithhopecharity.com/2014/12/20/anawim/

From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Catholic Online – “The Prayer a Renewal of the Baptismal Vows,” excerpted
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1655

What’s In a Name (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2666)

UCatholic – “Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus”
https://ucatholic.com/saints/holy-name-of-jesus/

Catholic Culture – “The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus,” by Fr. William Saunders
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=6850

CERC – “Introduction to Christology 101 — Who Is Jesus?” by Fr. John Cush
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/catholic-faith/introduction-to-christology-101-who-is-jesus.html

Jesuit Institute – “The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus”
http://jesuitinstitute.org/Pages/Liturgy/HolyName.htm

Catholic Saints – Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus”
https://catholicsaints.info/feast-of-the-holy-name-of-jesus/

SSPX – “Sunday’s feast: the Holy Name of Jesus”
https://sspx.org/en/news-events/news/sundays-feast-holy-name-jesus-3071

Wikipedia – Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Holy_Name_of_Jesus

Church Builders (N)– Builders of the Church (C)–  Church Builders (T)

My Catholic Life – Saint Hilary of Poitiers
https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/january-13-saint-hilary-of-poitiers-bishop-and-doctor/

Catholic Spirit – St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
https://thecatholicspirit.com/commentary/hotdish/st-hilary-bishop-and-doctor-of-the-church/

Lives of Our Saints – Saint Hilary of Poitiers
https://sanctoral.com/en/saints/saint_hilary_of_poitiers.html

Catholic Harbor of Faith and Morals – “St. Hilary, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church,” by Fr. Dom Prosper Gueranger
http://catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com/St.%20Hilary.html

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI presented this teaching about St. Hilary:
https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2007/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20071010.html

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)- Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 536, 1257, 1258)

Baptism of Desire – “Baptism of Desire, Blood, and Water (The Threefold Baptism)”
http://baptismofdesire.com/BaptismofDesire.pdf

Baltimore Catechism, #3, LESSON 14 – ON BAPTISM
“Q. 644. How many kinds of Baptism are there?
1. There are three kinds of Baptism: 1. Baptism of water, of desire, and of blood.”
http://baltimore-catechism.com/lesson14.htm

World Catholic Report – “The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Cosmic blessing and invitation to divine life,” by Carl E. Olson
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2021/01/08/the-baptism-of-jesus-christ-cosmic-blessing-and-invitation-to-divine-life/

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)- Catholic I.D. (T)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 537, 2159, 2666)

*Tugboat Challenge: Matching

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2561)

EWTN – The Magnificat
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/magnificat-392

NC Register – “Why Do We Pray? This Is Why…” by Regis Martin
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/why-we-pray

From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

AZ Lyrics – O Come All Ye Faithful
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/hillsonglive/ocomeletusadorehim.html

Church Builders (N)– Builders of the Church (C)– Church Builders:  John the Evangelist (T)

Zondervan Academic – “Who Wrote the Gospel of John?”
https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/who-wrote-the-gospel-of-john

Biblical Archaeology Society – “Gospel of John Commentary: Who Wrote the Gospel  of John and How Historical Is It?,A look at some of the questions surrounding the Bible’s most enigmatic gospel”
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/gospel-of-john-commentary-who-wrote-the-gospel-of-john-and-how-historical-is-it/

Credo – The Uniqueness of John’s Gospel
https://credomag.com/2012/12/the-uniqueness-of-johns-gospel/

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure

Cited verses from the Gospel of John and from Revelation

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 528)

Catholic I.D. (T)

Sophia Institute – God’s Threefold Promise to Abram
https://sophiainstituteforteachers.org/uploads/lessons_approved/Gods_Threefold_Promise.pdf

The Interactive Bible – “The Promises of God To Abraham”
https://www.bible.ca/ef/expository-genesis-12-1-3.htm

Gospel Studies – “The Three Promises to Abraham”
http://prattparkwaychristians.org/BibleLessons/3Promises.pdf

Tugboat Challenge: Fill-in

Builders of the Church: St. John (T)

Verses cited in the article for review.

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)–
From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

EWTN – Morning Offering
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/morning-offering-394

Our Catholic Prayers – A Morning Offering
https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/morning-offering.html

Stars of Our Faith (T)

Catholic Culture – Feast of St. Stephen
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2020-12-26

New Advent – St. Stephen
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14286b.htm

Vatican News – St. Stephen, First Martyr
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/12/26/st–stephen–first-martyr.html

Chronos & Kairos – (N) (C)

 NC Register – “The ‘Kairos’ and ‘Chronos’ of Christ’s Nativity,” by Donald DeMarco
https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/the-kairos-and-chronos-of-christ-s-nativity

Links for Exploration & Edification:

*December 26, St. Stephen, martyr:

Carmelite SPH – ‘Feast of St. Stehphen,’ by Marc Jozsef Lester Hallig
https://carmelitesph.org/feast-of-st-stephen/

Catholic Culture – “Feast of St. Stephen, first martyr”
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2019-12-26

*December 27, Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist:

Catholic Culture – “Celebrating St. John the Evangelist”
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=651

Catholic Online – St. John the Apostle
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=228

*December 28, The Holy Innocents, martyrs:

Catholic Answers – “Holy Innocents, The children in the area of Bethlehem slain by Herod ”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/holy-innocents

CatholicSaints.Info – “Golden Legend – History of the Holy Innocents”
https://catholicsaints.info/the-golden-legend-the-history-of-the-holy-innocents/

CAN – “Feast of the Holy Innocents”
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/holy-innocents-667

*December 29, Saint Thomas Becket:

Aleteia – “The holy, horrible history of St. Thomas Becket”
https://aleteia.org/2021/06/11/the-holy-horrible-history-of-st-thomas-becket/

America Needs Fatima – St Thomas Becket
https://americaneedsfatima.org/Saints-Heroes/st-thomas-becket.html

December 31, Saint Sylvester I, pope:

Papal Artifacts – “December 31: The Feast of Pope St. Sylvester I”
http://www.papalartifacts.com/december-31-the-feast-of-pope-st-sylvester-i/

Vatican News – “St. Sylvester I, Pope Sylvester, Pope in the Age of Christian Liberty”
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/12/31/st–sylvester-i–pope.html

*January 1, Mary, Mother of God:

Learn Religions – “The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God”
https://www.learnreligions.com/solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god-3970726

Prayerist – “The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Mary Mother of God History, Information, Prayers, Resources, Traditions, & More”
https://prayerist.com/motherofgod.html

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 534)

Gospel of Luke –
https://cafn.us/2011/01/11/the-gospel-of-luke-different-yet-similar-to-other-two-synotic-gospels/

Genealogy in Luke’s Gospel
Luke’s genealogy 3:23-28
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%203%3A23-38&version=ESV

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 199, 255, 422, 683)

NCRegister – Singing Through Advent, Part I
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/11/26/singing-through-advent-part-one/

*Tugboat Challenge: Quiz

Witness: The Creed! (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 199,422,683)

Music of Luke (N) (C); Church Builders: Song! (T)

Catholic Education – “What are the “O Antiphons”? by Fr. William Saunders
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/what-are-the.html

USCCB – The “O Antiphons” of Advent
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/o-antiphons-advent

Steadfast Lutherans – O Antiphons
https://steadfastlutherans.org/2013/12/the-o-antiphons/

O’ … Antiphons?
Catholic Resources, Felix Just, S.J.
http://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Advent-O-Antiphons.htm

Catholic Culture
http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=958

RCNet-
http://www.rc.net/wcc/antiphon.htm

Catholic Education
http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/what-are-the.html

USCCB
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/the-o-antiphons-of-advent.cfm

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

NC Register – “Singing through Advent: Part One,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/11/26/singing-through-advent-part-one/

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 483)

*Tugboat Challenge: The Advent Wreath

Big Joy of Little Lent (N) (C)  Rejoice! (T)

Catholic Exchange – “Why “Gaudete?” by Br. Hyacinth Marie Cordell, OP
https://catholicexchange.com/why-gaudete

Learn Religions – “What is Gaudete Sunday?”
https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-gaudete-sunday-542429

“Laetare carries with it the sense of an outward push, a joy shared, while gaudete implies an internal event, a joy experienced.”

Builders of the Church –  St. Lucy  (N) (C)

Boston Catholic Journal – “Complete Roman Martyrology in English (Martyrologium Romanum)”
http://www.boston-catholic-journal.com/roman-martyrology-complete-in-english-for-daily-reflection.htm

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catholic Resources – “Parables and Parabolic Images in the Gospels,” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Parables.htm

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 524, 1159)

*Tugboat Challenge: Advent Wreath

Church Builders: St. Lucy (T)

MyCatholickids.com – St. Lucy, Let Your Light Shine:
https://mycatholickids.com/saint-lucy-let-light-shine-2/

The Music of Luke (N) (C)

Catholic Answers – the Gospel of Luke
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/luke-gospel-of-saint

Catholic Resources – “Prayer in the New Testament,” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
https://www.catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prayer.htm

CafNepal –“ THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: DIFFERENT THAN OTHER TWO SYNOTIC GOSPELS”
https://cafn.us/2011/01/11/the-gospel-of-luke-different-yet-similar-to-other-two-synotic-gospels/

Baker Publishing Group – Unique Characteristics of Luke
http://cdn.bakerpublishinggroup.com/processed/esource-assets/files/831/original/hyperlink-07-04.pdf?1417402808

CNA  – Gospel of Luke
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-new-testament/gospel-of-luke

St. Michael – The Four Evangelists
https://stmichaeljermyn.org/files/CHURCH%20SCHOOL/Evangelists25.pdf

Lukan Lights (N) (C) (T)

Catholic Answers – Gospel of St. Luke
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/luke-gospel-of-saint

Catholic Answers – Who’s On First, Matthew, Mark, Luke?
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/whos-on-first-matthew-mark-or-luke

USCCB – Luke, Introduction
http://www.usccb.org/bible/luke/0

CNA – Gospel of Luke
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-new-testament/gospel-of-luke

Miraculous Sights (N)– Wondrous Sights (C)- Church Builders (T)

EWTN – “Story of Guadalupe Begins With Little Hill in Mexico City,” by Fr. Kevin P. Gallagher
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/story-of-guadalupe-begins-with-little-hill-in-mexico-city-5522

Catholic365 – “Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tepeyac, Mexico,” de Maria
https://www.catholic365.com/article/3052/our-lady-of-guadalupe-tepeyac-mexico.html

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe – “The Lady from Heaven, Did You Know?”
https://guadalupeshrine.org/facts/

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish – “Analyzing the Tilma”
https://olg.cc/about/about-our-patroness/our-ladys-image-on-the-tilma/

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catholic Resources – “The Genealogies of Jesus,” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
https://www.catholic-resources.org/Bible/Jesus-Genealogies.htm

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1225)

*Tugboat Challenge: The Advent Wreath

Lukan Lights (N) (C)

New Advent- Eusebius on Luke’s origins
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250103.htm

St. Luke Parish
http://slparish.org/history-of-our-patron-st-luke

Etymology Online- canticle
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=canticle

Bible Gateway- the Infancy Narrative
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/IVP-NT/Luke/Infancy-Narrative

The Music of Luke – (N) (C)

NC Register – “Singing through Advent: Part One,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/11/26/singing-through-advent-part-one/

NC Register – “Singing through Advent, Part Two: The Magnificat,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/04/singing-through-advent-part-two-the-magnificat/

NC Register – “Singing through Advent, Part Three: Benedictus,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/10/singing-through-advent-part-three-benedictus/

NC Register – “Singing through Advent, Part Four: The Gloria and Nunc Dimittis,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/10/singing-through-advent-part-three-benedictus/

NC Register – “Singing through Advent, Part Five: Gloria in excelsis Deo!,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/23/singing-through-advent-part-five-gloria-in-excelsis-deo/

Wondrous Sights (N) (C)– History in the Making (T)

NC Register – “The Nativity scene in Italy displaying the biblical story of salvation,” by Paolo Fucili
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/21/the-nativity-scene-in-italy-displaying-the-biblical-story-of-salvation/

Italians R Us – “Il Presepe”
https://www.italiansrus.com/articles/presepe.htm

Delicious Italy – “Christmas Presepe or Nativity Scenes in Italy”
https://www.deliciousitaly.com/lazio-rome-itineraries/christmas-presepe-or-nativity-scene

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

NC Register – “The scandalous, glorious point of Christmas,” by Carl E. Olson
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/24/the-scandalous-glorious-point-of-christmas/

NC Register – “Singing through Advent: Part One,” by Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/11/26/singing-through-advent-part-one/

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 460)

NC Register – “The scandalous, glorious point of Christmas,” by Carl E. Olson
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/12/24/the-scandalous-glorious-point-of-christmas/

*Tugboat Challenge: The Advent Wreath

Church Builders: St. Luke  (T)