Jesus offers us a consolation and peace that we cannot find anywhere else in the world.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#183)
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Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Christ offers us rest for our weary souls. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The Lord rejoices when we are rescued. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers an illustration that reveals the desire of our Heavenly Father to see us rescued and restored to life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#182)
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to reaffirm each day our desire to say yes to God.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of 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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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 35:1-6a,10
- All creation on earth will be renewed by the glory and splendor of the Lord.
- When God comes upon his people, the blind see, the deaf hear, the lame leap and the mute sing.
Psalm – 146:6-10
- “Lord, come and save us.”
- The Lord God nurtures, heals and supports his people.
2nd Reading – James 5:7-10
- Like a farmer tending the soil, we must be patient for the Lord.
- We stand firm without complaint, for the Just Judge is near.
Gospel – Matthew 11:2-11
- From prison, John the Baptist sends disciples to Jesus if he is the one who is to come.
- Christ responds by quoting the prophets Isaiah and Malachi, affirming that while John is the greatest of all the prophets, the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (#7)
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Advent Retreat – Welcoming the Light of Christ into our lives. Catholic Inspiration
This four-part presentation was given at St. William Catholic Church on December 6, 2025.
1st Talk – Christ our Light
Fr. Andrew introduces the retreat with John 1:1-18 and invites us to put Christ at the center of our lives.
2nd Talk – Tending the flame of faith in our hearts
Fr. Andrew discusses the many spiritual tools that foster our faith, inviting us to discern what we need at this moment in time.
3rd Talk – Confronting the darkness in our lives
Fr. Andrew addresses the darkness in our lives, inviting us to draw near to the Light of Christ and confront the evil we perceive.
4th Talk – Sharing the Light with others
Fr. Andrew reflects on how we share the light of Christ in the unique context of our personal discipleship.
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2nd Sunday of Advent – Prepare the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist calls the people to repent and acknowledge their sins as he prepares the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)
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Daily Mass: We see the heart of Jesus in his ministry. Catholic Inspiration
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: 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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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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