Part 4: Days between Christmas & Epiphany - Advent & Christmas …
the days between christmas and epiphany These are days when the great notes struck on the feast of Christmas echo and re-echo in our ears until the Epiphany gathers them into a great …
The Epiphany - Advent & Christmas Season - Catholic Online
Dec 24, 2016 · The word epiphany means, "manifestation." An epiphany is a moment when there is a special or profound revelation or insight. In our case, the Epiphany celebrates the moment …
Part 5: Feast of the Epiphany - Advent & Christmas Season
For many years in the English speaking world the feast of Epiphany has been overshadowed by that of Christmas. But unless we realize the significance of this great day, we see only one …
Christmas - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online
The Second Council of Tours (can. xi, xvii) proclaims, in 566 or 567, the sanctity of the "twelve days" from Christmas to Epiphany, and the duty of Advent fast; that of Agde (506), in canons …
The Tweleve Days of Christmas - Advent & Christmas Season
Dec 9, 2024 · The Twelve Days of Christmas are the dozen days of the Christmas season in the liturgical year. Learn more about the Twelve Days of Christmas by visiting. Why are there 12 …
Feast of the Epiphany - A Sunday Letter by Deacon Keith Fournier
Jan 5, 2024 · At Christmas the King puts on the royal robe of his body; at Epiphany the very source enfolds, and, as it were, clothes the river. Come then and see new and astounding …
What the Catechism Says - Advent & Christmas Season - Catholic …
Dec 25, 2018 · Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. Family, friends, and neighbors are welcomed into our homes with loving arms as we anticipate the birth of Christ. He is the …
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Introduction - Advent & Christmas …
All the expressions of our Advent longing, our pleas for the King and Ruler, "God, the Mighty, Wonderful, the Prince of Peace," may seem extravagant if we keep only December 25 as a …
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Acknowledgements - Advent
Dec 1, 2024 · Advent is the season before Christmas when Catholics prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Why is Advent Important - Advent & Christmas Season - Catholic …
Nov 24, 2024 · This is the "greater significance" of Advent. In these few short weeks we take in the sweeping panorama of time - from Christ's birth to his Second Coming. The season of …