Monthly Archives: December 2023
Both Isaiah and Jesus offer encouraging words of hope, that when we are tired and ground down by the struggles of life, we renew our strength through our trust in the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#183)
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St. Lucy, pray for us!
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The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has fostered the faith of millions of Christians around the world, inspiring us to renew God’s gift of grace in our hearts with the fire of the Lord’s love.
Mass Readings – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
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Jesus heals both body and soul at the sight of the faith of those who brought their helpless friend (through the roof!) to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#181)
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St. Damasus, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that emerge from the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11
The Spirit of the Lord comes upon Isaiah to preach glad tidings of hope and liberty.
God is the source of all blessings that bring joy, justice, and praise.
Psalm – Luke 1:46-50,53-54
“My soul rejoices in my God.”
This “psalm” is actually taken from Mary’s Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, proclaiming God’s goodness and mercy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 5:16-24
Rejoice, pray, and give thanks without ceasing, testing everything and retaining what is good.
With God’s peace we grow in holiness, as we live blameless lives for the Lord.
Gospel – John 1:6-8,19-20
John the Baptist testifies that he is not Elijah, the prophet, or the Christ.
Rather, John comes to testify to the light – Jesus Christ – who is yet to come.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year B, #8)
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Photo by Danila Popov on Pexels.com John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah and prepares the people for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (Year B – #5)
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Jesus authorizes the Twelve to carry out his ministry, revealing how the Lord works through people to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (#180)
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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Chosen by God, Mary’s “yes” to the Angel Gabriel inspires us to follow the Lord’s call for our lives as we renew our daily affirmation to carry out Christ’s commands.
Mass Readings – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#689)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Like strong houses built on rock, our lives are strengthened when we put the words of Jesus into daily action.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)
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St. Ambrose, pray for us!
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Photo by Archie Binamira on Pexels.com The prophecy of Isaiah and the earthly ministry of Jesus reveal God’s power and authority in our lives, both on earth and in heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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Isaiah offers a prophecy that we interpret through the person of Jesus Christ, discovering God’s wisdom, authority, peace, and invitation to all people.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#176)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 