Observing the needs of the crowd, the heart of Jesus is filled with pity as he ministers to them and empowers the Twelve to do the same.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (#180)
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We see the heart of Jesus in his ministry. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Christ heals our blindness. Catholic Inspiration
Two blind men call Jesus by his messianic title, and Christ restores their sight with a healing miracle.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent (#179)
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Daily Mass: We respond to the Word of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus invites us to both listen and act to his words, reminding us that when we are close to him we have the strength to face the storms of life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)
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St. John Damascene, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God heals and strengthens our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals the crowds that come to him, and then he feeds them after blessing a few loaves and some fish.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Our eyes are blessed to see Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Rejoicing in the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the Father and reminds us that we are blessed in what we have seen and heard of God’s revelation in the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#176)
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Daily Mass: Lord I am not worthy…only say the word…Catholic Inspiration
A Roman centurion reveals a profound faith in Jesus that echoes in our response at every Mass to this very day.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)
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2nd Sunday of Advent
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10
- The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon an ancestor of the line of Jesse, and he shall judge with justice, wisdom, and strength.
- Creation will experience profound peace, and the Gentiles shall seek out the dwelling of God.
Psalm – 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17
- “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.”
- The king shall rescue the poor and judge with justice.
2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9
- Through Christ, God gives us hope, endurance, and encouragement.
- We welcome one another, as Christ welcomes us.
Gospel – Matthew 3:1-12
- John the Baptist proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
- John speaks of one who is coming after him, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)
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