This entry is part 43 of 43 in the series Hobart’s Commentary on the Church YearThe Church this day celebrates the festival of the Epiphany. This word signifying manifestation, may be applied to Christmas-day, when CHRIST was manifested in the flesh; but it is appropriated by the Church to this day, when he was manifested to the Gentiles. [...]

This entry is part 42 of 43 in the series Hobart’s Commentary on the Church YearThe Church this day celebrates the Festival of the circumcision of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, who, when eight days were accomplished, subjected himself to this rite. The first Lesson for the morning gives an account of the institution of circumcision. [...]

This entry is part 41 of 43 in the series Hobart’s Commentary on the Church YearIt was a custom among the primitive Christians to observe the octave, or eighth day after their principal Feasts, with great solemnity; and upon every day between the Feast and the octave, as upon the octave itself, they used to [...]

This entry is part 40 of 43 in the series Hobart’s Commentary on the Church YearThe Church this day celebrates the martyrdom of the Holy Innocents; who suffered for CHRIST, and glorified GOD by their deaths. The Gospel contains the history of the martyrdom of the Innocents. The Epistle describes the glorious state of those [...]