Happy New Year * Happy Epiphany
The new year 2022 has begun, ready or not, and already we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, or in other words, the manifestation of Jesus to the magi (wise men, kings, strangers) who represent all who search for the living God. These three are a reminder to me that there are so many still following some star, looking for something or someone to fill their hearts and souls with meaning. Might this new year be the time when you and I get out of our comfort zones and actively help others in their search for meaning? Let us bring our faith in Jesus Christ out front in word and deed so others will come to know Him whom we know as our Savior. It is time to be intentional about making the words of the Responsorial Psalm for this weekend come alive: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore You”. Let’s get started here in Laguna Niguel and who knows what can happen? Happy New Year! Happy Epiphany!
Epiphany Proclamation of Easter
and the
Moveable Feasts of 2022
This is an ancient tradition, the proclamation of what is to come in this new year:
Know dear brother and sisters,
that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
so by leave of God’s mercy
we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection,
who is our Savior.
On the second day of March will fall Ash Wednesday,
and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten Season.
On the seventeenth day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day,
the Paschal Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the twenty-ninth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the fifth day of June, the feast of Pentecost.
On the nineteenth day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
On the twenty-seventh day of November,
the First Sunday of Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to whom is honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Monsignor John Urell
