Mary’s great Magnificat gives praise to God for the goodness and grace that the Lord extends upon all who humbly and ardently seek the Almighty.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#198)
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Monthly Archives: December 2023
Daily Mass: With grateful hearts we praise the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We look for God’s presence and respond with joy. Catholic Inspiration
The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary reveals our invitation to seek out God’s presence in our lives and respond with eager joy to the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#197)
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St. Peter Canisius, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Do not fear the challenges of the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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Daily Mass: Zechariah and the angel Gabriel. Catholic Inspiration
The angel Gabriel reveals to Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son, John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#195)
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Daily Mass: The faith of St. Joseph. Catholic Inspiration
Matthew’s Gospel reveals the strong, silent, steadfast faith of St. Joseph, who heard the angel’s message and swiftly responded to provide a home for Mary.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#194)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
Let’s examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – 2nd Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16
- David proposes to the prophet Nathan that he will build the Temple for the Lord.
- Nathan responds to David, saying that it will be his son who will build the Temple, and David’s throne shall stand firm forever.
Psalm – 89:2-5,27,29
- “For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
- We praise the Lord who out of kindness has made a covenant that endures forever.
2nd Reading – Romans 16:25-27
- Paul praises Jesus Christ, who strengthens us to proclaim the Gospel and make known to all nations God’s saving work.
Gospel – Luke 1:26-38
- The angel Gabriel is sent from God to Mary, in order to proclaim her role in salvation history.
- Mary speaks with Gabriel and she accepts the angel’s words.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (Year B, #11)
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3rd Sunday of Advent: We testify to the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist testifies to the light, admitting that he is not the Christ, but rather comes to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (B, #8)
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Daily Mass: We strive to see the Lord at work in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Questioned by the disciples about Elijah, Jesus teaches that he has already come in the person of John the Baptist, but the people did not recognize him…nor will they recognize the Son of Man.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#186)
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Daily Mass: The Lord desires what’s best for us. Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah reminds us that the Lord desires what’s best for us, teaching us what is good and leading us where we need to go.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#185)
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Daily Mass: We lean on the Lord for our strength. Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah’s prophecy reveals God’s initiative and might in leading and directing our human lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#184)
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St. John of the Cross, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
- Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
- Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
- Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
- Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
- Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah
- Daily Mass: Lord make us turn to you
- Our Lady of Guadalupe inspires us to magnify the Lord
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