St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Today is the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket on December 29, 1170. Thomas Becket was a statesman, a scholar, a chancellor, a priest, an archbishop, and a lion of religious liberty.

Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for "sure inspiration."

The videos for Sunday Mass will be available on Sunday morning.

On the day called Christ-Mass, the whole world pauses - at a manger, a crib, a creche. The Nativity of the Lord touches every man, woman and child. The world is presented with the Christian proclamation that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The whole world is invited to be begin anew. Love is born on Christmas Morn and the whole world can be Born Again in Him.

Imagine this Christmas that before exchanging gifts with family and friends, Jesus thanks you for the greatest gift you could have possibly given Him.

Advent Reflection - Day 26 - The Fourth Thursday of Advent

"For the sake of my family and friends...Peace be within you." Psalm 122:8 // NIV

Christmas is a magical time of year when decorations line the streets, children are suddenly behaving and the Post Office struggles to keep up as thousands of gifts move through the mail - but beneath the shiny, flashing winter festivities, Christ quietly calls out to us - Will you respond?