12/03/2025
Show Notes – December 3, 2025 (Wednesday)
St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFOZjfON8Ik
Listen: www.saltandlightradio.com/podcasts-1
FAITH & FEASTS with Teresa Zepeda
Advent reminder: Advent is a season of fasting to prepare for the feasting of Christmas.
December dedication: The month is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
Feasts this Week
12/3 – St. Francis Xavier (FF 12/2019)
Basque missionary, Apostle to Asia
Known to have spoken Japanese
12/4 – St. John Damascene
Doctor of the Church
Defended the use of holy images/icons
Resource: https://catholicfamilycrate.com/products/iconography-lesson-kit?_pos=2&_sid=70a9c1389&_ss=r
12/4 – St. Barbara (former feast day)
Tradition: bring in a tree branch so it blossoms at Christmas
12/6 – St. Nicholas (FF 12/2018)
Put out stockings/shoes the night before
“Slap a heretic!”
Give to a needy family
Support the St. Vincent de Paul Toy Store: www.svdpid.org
Great time to cull the toy box or closet
12/7 – Second Sunday of Advent
Light two candles for peace
Begin bringing out your nativity
12/7 – St. Ambrose (FF 12/2022, CC)
Honey foods or drinks
12/8 – Monday: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
Serve white foods
“White Lady” cocktail
12/9 – St. Juan Diego
Roses, rose shapes, rose-themed foods
Mexican food and drinks
Christmas Gift Tips
Choose gifts that bring people closer to Jesus.
Support your local Catholic gift store!
Online shops to explore:
Catholic Company
Catholic Family Crate
Little Rose Shop
Hardcore Catholic
Be a Heart
That One Sheep
Socks Religious
Shining Light Dolls
(And so many more—what’s your favorite?)
Christmas morning idea:
Start at the manger, then open gifts slowly, or open one gift each day.
MAN UP! with Dcn. Eric Meyer
Today: The Silent Strength of St. Joseph
St. Joseph is patron of:
The Universal Church
A peaceful death
Fathers
Refugees
Tradesmen
Questions to reflect on:
Do you need to ask St. Joseph to help you hold your tongue?
How can he help your marriage, fatherhood, or vocation?
Can you be absolutely confident in God as he was?
SPOTLIGHT with Salt & Light Radio’s Carol Brown
Updates on many upcoming events—don’t miss out!
Idaho Catholic Men’s Conference
Invite a friend, fellow Knight, son, godson, nephew, or someone entering the Church:
www.idahocatholicmen.org
Salt & Light Radio Christmas Store
Water bottles, shirts, and more:
https://saltandlightradio.com/promotional
Holy Day of Obligation – Immaculate Conception
Details at: https://saltandlightradio.com/holy-day
Become a Salt & Light Ambassador!
Help connect your local area—light commitment (meetings + occasional event help).
Examples: Trap Shoot, Triumph of the Heart movie event
Pray for Ian Wilnerd
As he prepares for ordination to the transitional diaconate.
SAVE THE DATE:
March 2026 – Spring Pledge Drive
Area Immaculate Conception Masses
