During the persecution of Catholics in England the holy catholic faith was proscribed and forbidden!
The 12 days of Christmas is a catholic catechism!
God is our true love!
partridge in a pear tree: Christ on the cross
Two turtle doves: old and new testaments
Three French hens: faith hope and charity
Four calling birds: Matthew Mark Luke and John
5 Golden Rings: The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace
6 Geese A-laying: the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming: the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the seven sacraments
8 Maids A-milking: the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing:the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping:the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping;the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming:the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
The 12 days of Christmas is a catholic catechism!
God is our true love!
partridge in a pear tree: Christ on the cross
Two turtle doves: old and new testaments
Three French hens: faith hope and charity
Four calling birds: Matthew Mark Luke and John
5 Golden Rings: The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace
6 Geese A-laying: the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming: the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the seven sacraments
8 Maids A-milking: the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing:the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping:the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping;the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming:the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
