Ave Maria! HOMILY - December 06, 2021

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Fr. Alan B. Maria Wharton homily Franciscans of the Immaculate salvation from sin and death through belief in Jesus Christ ProtoEvangelium promise of Messiah fulfilled in Christ Santa Claus as dechristianization of American culture figures of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus compared

Fr. Alan B. Maria Wharton's homily from Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford, MA, for memorial of Saint Nicholas, bishop.

Explanation of the origin of "Santa Claus" as distinct from St. Nicholas, with guidelines for parents in dealing with this legend:
- https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=210

More information on St. Nicholas, bishop:
- https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2021-12-06

Today's Mass readings (Monday of the Second Week of Advent):
- https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120621.cfm

Our Lady's Chapel homily videos are available on Facebook as well:
- https://www.facebook.com/ourladyschapel

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