Comments on: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – Learn from Shepherds https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Linda https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13981 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:52:56 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13981 I love how God chose “the simple men,” “ the watchers of the night”, to go quickly and be the first to see the gift, Jesus , for all the world to praise thereafter. I love how Mary, pure of heart and body, was chosen to carry the light of the world. I pray that the light they received and the calling to be part of the message is bestowed on all those who seek it this new year. Thank you Bob for your light and wisdom.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13980 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:07:35 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13980 Merry Christmas now and all year. Let the shepherds be our role models! Praising, and sharing the good news. Thank You Bob.

]]> By: A https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13978 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 18:31:34 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13978 I thought that they made the message known to Mary and Joseph. That’s why Mary ponders these things in her heart, because they say them to her and her husband.

In our household, Christmas is far from over. Our tree and decorations are always up until and including Epiphany and come down on January 7th. I know that the Church still celebrates for one more Sunday, as it’s the Baptism of Jesus.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

]]> By: Sandi https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13977 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 17:26:06 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13977 The world makes such a huge deal leading up to Christmas Day that when that day finally comes I’ve often felt a sense of disappointment, that the day itself did not live up to all the hype. This year I vowed to focus more on the true reason for the season. We’ve spent more time this year celebrating with family and friends, continuing after Christmas Day. It really helped to make Christmas Day remain special along with the rest of the Christmas season. Today I reflected on all the blessings and answered prayers throughout 2018. I feel blessed—we have our health, roofs over our heads, jobs to provide for us, the love and support of family, and a God that loves us. What else could one ask for? Happy New Year from Ohio. ?

]]> By: chris https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13976 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:58:39 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13976 Happy New Year Bob, to all at A Catholic Moment, and participants in this community of believers. I joined this group a few months ago and have enjoyed reading and reflecting on the commentaries. God bless.

]]> By: Sr. Ann Foy https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13975 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:46:04 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13975 A truly unique inspirational way of making me reflect on and be grateful for all the many spiritual gifts Mary has so humbly and generously bestowed on us

]]> By: Theresa https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13974 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:50:45 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13974 Thank you,Bob. I love your writings each week. Many people do not realize that we are still celebrating the Christmas season and this is such a special time. One example of how we as Christians are IN the world but not OF the world. Wishing everyone a Blessed New Year.

]]> By: Chris Curley https://www.acatholic.org/learn-from-shepherds/#comment-13973 Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:47:39 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=65700#comment-13973 Happy new year to you all, God bless you and your families in 2019. True: Christmas is not over in one day, but a joyous and surprising twelve days. And if we’re true to the message, a long and praise-filled year.

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