Celebrating Christmas - The Inner Life - December 23, 2024

Father Rocky joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Christmas How does Father Rocky celebrate Christmas? (9:15) Why is celebration so important in the Catholic Church? Rebecca - We process with baby Jesus and sing Silent Night until we go to bed. My children in the twenties still do it. (18:27) Break 1 (23:54) Janice - On Christmas eve, it was the children Christmas pageant. Funny story Rocco - We are Italian. We make seven fishes for Our Lord, put baby Jesus in Christmas. Put the nativity in the outside. Lupita - In Mexico, we don’t celebrate Santa Claus, the Three Kings bring the gifts. We don't take ornaments until February 2nd. At the center of our table we put a big baby Jesus. (36:54) Break 2 (37:54) Victoria - How to properly celebrate Holy Days of Obligation and proper way to celebrate Holy Name of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christmas if you are alone for the holidays?