Homily – Fourth Sunday of Advent (A)
December 16, 2022 - by CBD Parish
Jesus was born of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a Son of David. The waiting is almost over. The last days of preparation for this great…
Read moreJesus was born of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a Son of David. The waiting is almost over. The last days of preparation for this great…
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