by Father Jacob Maurer | Dec 29, 2022 | Reflections
“Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” – with these words, Saint Thomas Becket was condemned by King Henry II and martyred. Murder of Saint Thomas, stained glass at the Cathedral of Canterbury (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Prior to this,...
by Father Jacob Maurer | Dec 27, 2022 | Reflections
Merry Christmas! I pray that these days of the nativity of the Lord are joyful, refreshing, and relaxing. After the four weeks of Advent preparation, it is wonderful to finally (!) celebrate the birthday of Christ and the beginning of His work of salvation in the...