[Salvation]

JANUARY, 2013, Intentions of the Holy Father

The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him.

Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance.

[Salvation]

Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

First Reading: Psalm: Second Reading: Gospel:

Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of God. -- St Vincent Ferrer