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Cada 6 enero, en la tradición latina, se celebra no solo la fiesta litúrgica de la Epifanía, sino como tradicionalmente se llama, la venida de los Reyes Magos. En tono de broma, en México se dice que el 12 de diciembre comienza una fiesta de casi un mes que se llama Guadalupe-Reyes. Es decir, que comienza en la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y termina en el día de los Reyes Magos.

Para todos lo que creían que el inicio del año nuevo traería consigo el fin inmediato de las pesadillas del 2020, la violencia que hizo erupción en el Capitolio sin duda hizo desaparecer esas esperanzas.

For those who had imagined that merely ringing in the new year might bring a swift end to the nightmarish events of 2020, the eruption of violence at our nation’s Capitol burst that bubble.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year when distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, including sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s heads rather than using them to make a cross on people’s foreheads.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A joint statement from two U.S. bishops who head different committees of the U.S. bishops called for an end to the federal use of the death penalty as “long past time.”

As a senior in high school, Kat Joyce knew she wanted to become a teacher. Now, halfway through her first-year teaching, Joyce leads her second-grade class at Christ The King Catholic School in prayer every day. Those prayers are the cornerstone that led to her vocation as a Catholic school teacher.

Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of what makes Catholic education special, will begin Sunday, Jan. 31 and end Saturday, Feb. 6. Nationally, schools observe the celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

When COVID-19 created a flood of concerns for organizers of the “In The Father’s Footsteps” Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference, Jim Beckman registered a plea.

The second of three priest brothers, Charles Albert Van Hulse was born Aug. 16, 1874, in Sint-Jan-in-Eremo, Belgium. His two brothers, Joseph and Theophile, also were missionaries to Oklahoma. All three served with fervor and excellence and are viewed as ecclesiastical royalty in the annuls of the history of the Church in Oklahoma.

The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School pom team, coached and choreographed by Jamie Lane, was crowned the 2020 Class 5A Jazz Division Title winners. The team competed virtually at the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors' Association annual competition on Dec. 12.

Years ago, I remember hearing about a football coach who ran off the sidelines to tackle an opposing player as he was returning a kickoff. Western New England College’s Jim Brown had eluded every other Fairfield University player and was on his way to a field-length touchdown run.

Every Jan. 6 in the Latin American tradition, not only is the liturgical feast of the Epiphany celebrated, but so is the coming of the Magi. Jokingly, in Mexico, it is said that on Dec. 12, a festival that lasts almost a month called Guadalupe-Reyes begins. That is, it begins on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) and ends on the day of the Three Kings (Jan. 6).

“The Adaptive Teacher: Faith-Based Strategies to Reach and Teach Learners with Disabilities” is a great resource for learning how to maximize the effectiveness of teaching students with learning disabilities.

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oklahoma City is currently conducting a search for a principal for the 2021-2022 school year. Sacred Heart is a vibrant, culturally, and economically diverse PK4 through 8th grade Catholic school with a current enrollment of 125 students. Sacred Heart is dedicated to the development of the whole person and excellence of each student, supported by a welcoming community with strong parental involvement and the work of the highly dedicated staff. We seek a faith-inspired, energetic, proactive, and collaborative principal to join in the mission to provide an exceptional faith-based academic education for students. Ideal candidates are highly effective communicators and creative problem solvers who are enthusiastic about addressing the challenges of providing access to Catholic education for all, while also assisting in securing and maintaining a stable financial position so that the school will continue to grow and thrive in the future. The qualified applicant must be a practicing Roman Catholic and an outstanding educator with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience. Administrative experience and bilingual in Spanish are preferred. Applicants are expected to meet the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City requirements for principalship. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and archdiocesan guidelines. The position is effective July 1, 2021; however, an earlier start date is possible based on the availability of the candidate. For an application contact: Office of the Superintendent, P.O. Box 32180, OKC, OK 73123, dfloyd@archokc.org or call (405) 721-4202.

CRS Campaigns and Chapters "Come and See" Always wanted to be more involved in CRS? Here's an opportunity!  Attend a one-hour presentation via Zoom from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, to learn about Catholic Relief Services chapters. Catholic Relief Services is building a network of CRS Chapters nationwide to mobilize Catholics and others of goodwill to end global poverty. ... Together with people across the country, CRS chapters are helping people lead the way to a world where every person is able to thrive. Meeting ID: 940 4554 2727; Passcode: 293271; ​​​​​​​One tap mobile: +13462487799, 94045542727# US (Houston)

WASHINGTON – Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, Jan. 28 to Friday, Jan. 29, marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion through nine months of pregnancy. Since those decisions, over 60 million abortions have been performed legally in the United States.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics, although they make up about 20% of the U.S. population, remain at 30% of the new Congress, according to a Jan. 4 report issued by the Pew Research Center.

Saint Patrick Catholic Church is seeking a part-time pianist/music director starting March 1. Must successfully pass the Safe Environment training, play piano, direct choir and prepare service music. E-mail resume and contact information to gabyz@stpatrickokc.com.