December 23. John the Baptist’s family. Luke 1 Matt 14. John was another miracle child born to a mother in her old age, Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin. His special role was forerunner of the Messiah. When his father...
Read MoreDecember 22nd. The Maccabees. The two books of the Maccabees recount historical events around 180 BC at the time of the desecration of the temple in Jerusalem by Greek rulers of Israel at that time and the eventual rededication...
Read MoreWorld news nearly every day of the year reports on the plight of migrants and refugees in one or more places around the world, braving cold, heat, rain and dangerous terrain. As more people flee violence, insecurity and...
Read MoreDecember 21st. Tobit. This book includes interesting aspects around marriage and parent-child relationships. Tobit, who has become old and blind, has a serious argument with his wife over a goat given to him and he wishes to...
Read MoreDecember 20. Job. This book is a reflection on innocent suffering. In dialogue with Satan God allows “Satan” to tempt Job, an upright and wealthy family man, in order to see if he will curse God if his good fortune is reversed....
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