Friday, January 6, 2017

SATURDAY OF OUR LADY

OUR LADY OF EGYPT
FEAST DAY:  JANUARY 7

Photo: R. Massaro St. Joseph Church Circleville, Ohio


Only one child escaped the cruel sword of Herod, Mary’s Son, safe in the arms of his Mother fleeing with Him into Egypt. How much Our Lady suffered during that long journey across the desert: anxiety, fatigue, hunger, thirst, want of shelter!

While in Egypt, Mary’s interest in the Gentiles must have greatly increased. It was not in vain that Mary and her Son were sent into Egypt; God had his reasons. Read more...







Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS



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