Mass for the Second Sunday after Epiphany will be celebrated at St Francis of Assisi, Llay at 12.30pm on Sunday 14 January.
Hence, the Epistle describes the daily miracle of God's "grace that is given us," graces of interior and social justice to change from evil to good in both single and married life.
This "execise of power" (Postcommunion) in the "Divine Sacrament" effects a change from the cold dull water of mere human life to the warm generous wine of Divine Life, and thus unites our changed souls to God in the indissoluble bonds of an eternal marriage. As we recognise "the great things" (Offertory) done for our soul through Mary's prayers to Jesus, we should, like the disciples,acknowledge His Divinity. "Whatsoever he shall say to you,do ye."
Had the 14th January not fallen on a Sunday the Feast of St. Hilary E. D., Bishop of Poitiers would occur. Known for his preaching ability, for his defence of the Holy Trinity, his leadership at Councils of the Church in the IV Century. The Saint was against those who would water down Church Doctrine in the interest of peace and unity. In the Mass of St. Hilary, St. Felix Priest M. is commemorated, martyred under Decius in about 250 at Nola in Southern Italy.
Although the Saints are not commemorated in the Mass using the 1962 rubrics, pray to the Saints today to give you strength to uphold Church Doctrines.