Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Project BLACK MAMBA: Octave of the Nativity

'Tis the Optional Memorial of Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr (1118-1170), martyred under King Henry II: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:
He engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights & privileges of the Church & was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after this death, he was canonized by Pope Alexander III.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
The First Letter of John, chapter two, verses three thru eleven;
Psalm Ninety-six, verses one thru three& five(b) thru six;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter two, verses twenty-two thru thirty-five.

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