Browsing the December 2016 archive of Saint Anselm Blog
Christmas Stewardship
Posted by Fr. Eugene Vavrick on 12/23/16
So This Is Christmas? An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for Christmas
“And so this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.” -John Lennon
This year marks my 48th Christmas!
Forty-eight times I have celebrated the feast of God becoming man in the Incarnation. ... Read More »
Homily for Third Sunday of Advent 2016
Posted by Fr. Eugene Vavrick on 12/12/16
Several years ago a parishioner sent me an email which,
with his permission, I shared with you once before.
I offer it again to you today as we hear St. James’ words this morning/evenng:Be patient, brothers and sisters… you must be patient…
Those are the words of St. James;
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Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent 2016
Posted by Fr. Eugene Vavrick on 12/04/16
So, what do you think you’re getting for Christmas this year?
-- not what you’re getting for others --
but on Christmas morning,
what do you think you might find under the tree, tagged for you?
Maybe you won’t have a tree.
Perhaps you no longer exchange gifts with others
or have others with whom to exchange ... Read More »
2nd Sunday of Advent
Posted by Fr. Eugene Vavrick on 12/04/16
And so we light the second candle on the Advent Wreath. If you have a wreath at home, pray for faith as you light the first and second candles each day this week. If you don't have an Advent Wreath - light any candle and pray for faith. If ... Read More »