Advent offers a powerful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming, and we begin this holy season by renewing our efforts to build up the relationships that God sets before us.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#3)
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Author Archives: Fr. Andrew Ricci
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1st Sunday of Advent: We are ready and prepared for the coming of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We share the faith that we’ve received. Catholic Inspiration
Andrew’s response to the call of Christ reveals a cycle whereby the Good News has been preached to our very day. May it continue with our response to the Lord as well!
Mass Readings – Andrew, Apostle (#684)
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St. Andrew, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We read and respond to the sign of the times. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus points out that just as we pay attention to the changes in nature, we can also observe the changes in our hearts in order to be ready for the moment when our life on earth will end.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year (#507)
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Thanksgiving Day
Gratitude is one of the best spiritual medicines that helps us foster what is true, good, beautiful, and holy in our lives. May we count our blessings today….and everyday!
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Daily Mass: As we look to Heaven, we persevere on earth. Catholic Inspiration
The contrast between Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Revelation illustrates how we gain strength to persevere on earth by our knowledge of the glory of God’s triumph in Heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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Daily Mass: The Lord comes to judge the earth. Catholic Inspiration
The Psalm response challenges us to keep the Lord’s judgment always before us, for one day we will stand before Christ our King.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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Daily Mass: What do we have to offer to the Lord today? Catholic Inspiration
The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 33:14-16
- God will fulfill the promise made to the house of Israel and Judah.
- The Lord will raise up for David a just shoot who will do what is right and just.
Psalm – 25:4-5,8-10,14
- “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”
- With kindness and constancy the Lord guides and teaches us the way.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
- We increase and abound in love for one another before God.
- We conduct ourselves in a worthy manner that reflects the instructions we have received.
Gospel – Luke 21:25-28,34-36
- There will be many signs on the earth and in the heavens before the Son of Man comes.
- We are called to remain awake and vigilant, so that we are not caught by surprise.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year C, #3)
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We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ our King. Catholic Inspiration
We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King by conforming our thoughts, words, and actions to his will.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (#161)
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, my Rock! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#502)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
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