The first persecution of the Church took place in the year 67, under Nero, the sixth emperor of Rome. This monarch reigned for the space of five years, with tolerable credit to himself, but then gave way to the greatest extravagancy of temper, and to the most atrocious barbarities. Among other diabolical whims, he ordered that the city of Rome should be set on fire, which order was executed by his officers, guards, and servants.

The word Gospel means 'The Good News.' The good news that heaven wants to bring to us is No fear, Joy and Gladness, Salvation, Redemption,
Savior, God remembered His holy covenant, Repentance, Remission of sins. The good news is embodied in the coming of Christ and prepared for by St. John the Baptist. 

what you find  in the encounter and what you do not find. When the two holy women met, there was greeting of peace, praise of God, blessing of St. Mary, tons of humble gestures and words, a babe worshiping and the whole occasion is drenched in prayer and praise. I want to talk of what is not present in this feminine gathering; that is gossip.

With 2015 approaching, it is a good time to examine our ways in light of the commandments of God. Here is a questionnaire to help review this past year and bring us to a good New year's resolution. "Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105.