One of the lesser known fasting cycles occurs in Eastern Catholic churches and begins on November 15 and ends Christmas Eve. Many people recognize Advent as the approach of Christmas.  Advent …

Holy Prophet Daniel Heb 12:25-26; 13:22-25; Mark 10:2-12

The Holy Martyr Boniface James 1:19-27; Mark 10:17-27

Prefestive Day of Christmas James 2:1-13; Mark 10:23-32

Sunday before Christmas John 20:19-31 Heb 11:9-10; 17- 23; 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

Anysia Martyr 2 Tim: 20-26 Lk 19: 37-44

Christmas Birth of our Lord Gal 4:4-7 Mt 2:1-12