From December 17th through December 23rd, the Church sings the “O Antiphons.” These beautiful verses are helpful in preparing us for the coming of Christ at Christmas and are a magnificent theology. Using biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament, the O Antiphons proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not …
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Praying with the“O Antiphons”This Week
- December 14th, 2023
17 de Diciembre – III Domingo de Adviento
- December 14th, 2023
Mis queridos amigos, “Alégrense siempre”. Estas son las dos primeras palabras que escuchamos en la segunda lectura de la misa de hoy de 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16. ¡Este es un domingo para regocijarse! Falta una semana para Navidad. Encendemos la tercera vela de la corona de Adviento, y escuchamos no sólo esas dos palabras de San …
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December 17th – III Sunday of Advent
- December 14th, 2023
My Dear Friends: “Rejoice always.” These are the first two words we hear in the second reading in today’s Mass from 1 Thessalonians 5:16. This is indeed a Sunday for rejoicing! Christmas is a week away. We light the third candle on the Advent wreath, and we hear not only those two words from St. …
Marriage Covenant Retreat
- December 8th, 2023
The Marriage Covenant Experience, taking place weekend of February 9 – 11, 2024, is a retreat where you and your spouse can pause from daily life and reflect upon the importance of marriage, how we can make life happier for ourselves and for our families, and what role God plays in our everyday lives. It …
Christmas Schedule 2023
- December 8th, 2023
Advent Penance Service with Individual Confessions Wednesday, December 20th7:00 pm – Church Christmas Weekend Masses With Christmas landing on a Monday this year, please note you will have to attend Mass twice the weekend of Sat, December 23rd — Mon, December 25th, once for IV Sunday of Advent and once for Christmas (*Please note the …
2023 Advent Confessions
- December 8th, 2023
This Saturday, December 16th, only two (2) priests will be available for regular Saturday Confessions, from 8:30am to 10:00am in the church. Next Wednesday, December 20th, all our house priests will be available to hear confessions, beginning at 7:00pm, until all penitents have had the opportunity to go to confession.
2023 Advent Night of Reflection
- December 8th, 2023
Monday, December 18th • 7:00 pm Miércoles, 20 de diciembre Come prepare your hearts this Advent season!
Diaconate Ordination of Srinath Perera
- December 8th, 2023
On Saturday, December 16th, the Archdiocese of Miami will be celebrating the Ordination of Deacons at the Cathedral of Saint Mary. Among this year’s men who have been called to orders is Srinath Perera, a longtime and dedicated parishioner of Church of the Little Flower. Please join us in praying for Srinath, and all those …
COTLF Giving Tree
- December 8th, 2023
We thank all our generous COTLF parishioners and friends who donated gifts to the Christmas Giving Tree this year. Over 300 gifts were collected and delivered to the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, who distribute them to children and families in need from throughout our local community. An additional batch of …