TEXT OF POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY DURING CHRISTMAS EVE MASS, 2014 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined” (Is 9:1). “An angel of the Lord appeared to (the shepherds) and the glory of the Lord shone around them” … Read moreCHRISTMAS 2014: The Pope’s Christmas words
Darlene Love’s final performance on Letterman at Christmas.. and maybe the best. This song, and the Letterman show, has heralded in my Christmas spirit every year since I was a child.. It’s the end of an era.. I will need to find a new source in 2015
Pope Francis’ year is ending with a bang.. The leader of the Catholic Church stood in the Curia in Rome.. the annual Christmas gift is laden with holy rhetoric and stories of God, Jesus, and a Virgin Birth that gave us Christmas.. But Pope Francis’ approach this year was not with tradition.. his words blazed … Read moreThe Pope who gave back Christmas
Days before Christmas And all through my town, No smiles are found, Only deep frowns . The nation has weathered a tide of hate, Rage and the like, Demons left gates. The moral compass is cracked and gone, The heathens of hell are clever and strong. The nation’s at war, Bit our secrets came out, … Read moreThe Christmas Eve eve eve poem.
My son Ayden met Santa for the second time last night. He announced his list, but this time shortened it down to two things. I think he panicked a bit and clammed up once he was face to face with the big guy.. Although afterwards he asked a good question: What is Santa doing here … Read moreWhen Ayden met Santa