The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents (#698)
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Holy Innocents of God, pray for us!
The martyrdom of the Holy Innocents links us to all tragedies through human history where the innocent suffer destruction and violence.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Innocents (#698)
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Holy Innocents of God, pray for us!
There are times when we witness senseless violence and tragedy in our lives. In these moments of horror and grief, we draw strength from the Lord who empowers us to face the darkness and offer his light.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents
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All you Holy Innocents of God…pray for us!
In the midst of the Christmas season we see the harsh consequences of human sin. The massacre of the innocent children demands that we carry out the teaching of Christ as we strive to protect those who are most vulnerable.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Innocents
There is a grim aspect to the Gospel reading today. Innocent baby boys, slaughtered to satisfy Herod’s need to protect his ego, recall for us the reality that cruelty, hatred, evil and sin are part of our human condition. May this terrifying event inspire us to respect all life as a precious and sacred gift from God.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents
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The horrific massacre of the baby boys in Bethlehem echoes the heart wrenching evil witnessed throughout human history. Yet in the face of senseless violence and tragic evil, we hold fast to the hope that God’s justice and mercy will prevail through the power of the savior, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents, martyrs
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – The Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Surrounded by the glory of Christmas, we have a chilling reminder of the reason why the Lord came into our world. Fueled by rage, jealousy, and hate, King Herod attempts to kill the Christ Child by having every baby boy under two killed in the region around Bethlehem. The senseless violence strikes a chord in our hearts to protect life, inspiring us to proclaim the Prince of Peace in our world today.
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