Viva Christo Rey! and Merry Christmas! At least it is Christmas where I type, because every day in Bethlehem is Christmas! I am sending this along with a few pix from the Holy Land pilgrimage.

I can attest that the folks here have been keeping your prayer intentions in mind, and also on every altar where we have offered Mass! I printed out the intentions you sent me and put my little sister in charge of carrying the full envelope around, and putting it on every altar!

This weekend is the Feast of Christ the King, and it will be the first time that I haven’t been in Virginia to celebrate it. I hope that you remember when I typed “Viva Christo Rey,” that I fully expect you to have responded with a resounding “Viva!” May Christ the Lord reign in our hearts as He rules over the entire universe.

Thanksgiving is coming! I may have to write my annual ten things I am thankful for note next week.

And finally, with next Sunday being the first Sunday of Advent, please remember that our 7pm Mass on Sunday night will be a Candlelight Mass! We will turn down the lights and add more candles and get into the advent mood!

See you soon! Prayers for you from the Holy Land!

Pax,

Father John Mosimann