Category Archives: Christmas

The Marriage of the Virgin

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Bishop Mark Lawrence

Until I was standing before Corrado Giaquinito’s Marriage of the Virgin, I had never thought about the wedding of Joseph and Mary. Certainly, I had read countless times in Matthew’s Gospel how Joseph took Mary to be his wife, but … Continue reading →

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“Shopmas,” Advent & Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Joy Hunter

An Advent/Christmas Interview with Bishop Mark Lawrence In late November 2019, I had an opportunity to chat with Bishop Lawrence about Christmas and Advent. What follows is a condensed version of our conversation – Joy Hunter, Diocesan Communications Director Bishop, … Continue reading →

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Open the Door – It’s Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Bishop Mark Lawrence

A Christmas message from Bishop Mark Lawrence; December 24, 2018 “Close the door!” shouted my mother as I dashed down the back steps—wild runnin’ with my dog. “Close the door” she shouted again, raising her volume sharply. But I had … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message from Bishop Lawrence

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Bishop Mark Lawrence

The Promise of Christmas: “Every Lock Must Answer to a Key” “O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path of misery.” In many … Continue reading →

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