Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Dec. 28 - Feast of The Holy Innocents
Women for Faith and Families ^

Posted on 12/28/2002 6:42:04 AM PST by NYer

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-24 last
To: sandyeggo
I am blessed. I pray every blessing for you, today and for the new year.

Siobhan

21 posted on 12/28/2002 6:04:36 PM PST by Siobhan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Siobhan
Thank you Siobhan. Beautiful painting. I went to CHrstimas Evening Prayer and Benediction this afternoon and prayed for the millions lost through no fault of their own. It's very painful to think about it.
22 posted on 12/28/2002 6:15:36 PM PST by Desdemona
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Codie
<> Eusebius' Ecclesiastical History. There are others.<>
23 posted on 12/29/2002 4:39:28 AM PST by Catholicguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: NYer

December 28, Feast of the Holy Innocents

The Holy Innocents saved the Child Jesus from death by King Herod by the shedding of their own blood. The Holy Innocents are the special patrons of small children, who can please the Christ Child by being obedient and helpful to parents, and by sharing their toys and loving their siblings and playmates.

The feast of the Holy Innocents is an excellent time for parents to inaugurate the custom of blessing their children. From the Ritual comes the form which we use on solemn occasions, such as First Communion. But parents can simply sign a cross on the child's forehead with the right thumb dipped in holy water and say: May God bless you, and may He be the Guardian of your heart and mind—the Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.


24 posted on 12/28/2006 9:23:20 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-24 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson