Browsing the December 2014 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

December 14, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/10/14

It is the third Sunday of Advent.  Today, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday.  Gaudete is a Latin word which means “rejoice.”  Are we rejoicing with expectation of the coming of the Lord?  We are anticipating His coming, and it is a penitential season, but to do penance does not mean ... Read More »

December 7, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/10/14

It is Advent, and on Monday, December 8, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception.  This is when Mary was conceived in her Mother’s womb without stain of Original Sin.   Mary is given a special grace in order for this to happen.  It is called prevenient  grace.  This grace allows her ... Read More »