While Christmas is a time for opening presents and gathering with family, for the 4.3 million Catholics in L.A. County it is also a time for prayer and reflection.
On Monday morning, Catholics from all over the Los Angeles came to the Our Lady Cathedral of the Angels in DTLA to participate in Mass.
The ceremonies were led by Archbishop José H. Gomez and began at 8 a.m. with an English Mass, followed by a second English Mass at 10 a.m. and a Spanish Mass at noon.
When it comes to holy days in the Catholic calendar, Christmas is only second to Easter. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and of the Divine choosing to become human.
Prior to the Christmas Day, Gomez shared an online message with all Angelenos inviting them to participate in the special Mass.
“I invite you to come home for Christmas. Whether you go to church everyday or you have been away Jesus is waiting for you,” he said. “If you are looking for peace you will find it in this holy child. if you are looking for light and guidance you will find that too.
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