Daily Archives: December 21, 2020

The First Christmas Crib

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The beautiful custom of setting up mangers to commemorate the birth of the Infant Jesus was started by St. Francis of Assisi. It was the year 1223. St. Francis went to Rome to obtain from Pope Honorius III authorisation to … Continue reading →

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THE ‘O’ ANTIPHONS: O Oriens – 21st December

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Crow

THE ‘O’ ANTIPHONSO ORIENS (O RADIANT DAWN) In Advent, we nurture the coming of the infant Jesus. He grows inside us, just as Mary guarded His being in her womb. We prepare the manger, our hearts, to receive Him with … Continue reading →

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