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Photo by Oziel Gu00f3mez on Pexels.com The Lord reminds the disciples that it is crucial to follow God’s call with actions of repentance. May we take this insight to heart as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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St. Lucy, pray for us!
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Let’s explore the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 7:10-14
Ahaz refuses to tempt the Lord and ask for a sign.
The Lord, however, responds that “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.”
Psalm – 24:1-6
“Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory.”
The earth is the Lord’s, and those who are sinless shall receive a blessing from God.
2nd Reading – Romans 1:1-7
St. Paul opens his great letter to the Romans in honor of Jesus Christ.
Faith in God is now extended to the Gentiles as well.
Gospel – Matthew 1:18-24
Joseph discovers that Mary is pregnant before they have lived together.
The angel of the Lord comes to him in a dream and explains how she has conceived through the Holy Spirit.
Joseph follows the angel’s counsel and takes his wife into his home.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
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The Psalm response reveals our universal cry to God for help in moments of grave need. May the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy through the actions of Christ inspire us to call out everyday to the Lord with gratitude and trust.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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In speaking with his disciples, Jesus reveals the suffering that he and John the Baptist must endure.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!
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Both Isaiah and the Psalmist urge us to follow the Lord in word and action so that we may dwell in God’s living light.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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In the fullness of time, God sent his Son, born of the Virgin Mary, to save and set us free from the original sin of Adam and Eve. May Mary’s “fiat” inspire us to cooperate with divine grace as we offer our lives for the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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We draw near to Jesus and find comfort, rest and strength. The Lord renews us so that we may run and not grow weary!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Ambrose, pray for us!
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The Lord teaches that it is the will of our Heavenly Father to seek out those who are lost. May we call upon the Lord in our moments of doubt and confusion as we seek the Good Shepherd of our souls.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 35:1-6a,10
The earth will be renewed by the glory 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 with the fulfillment of Isaiah 35, and affirms that John is the greatest of all the prophets.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com John the Baptist bluntly and forcefully addresses the crowds, calling them to repent and prepare for the one who will come after him. May this message inspire us to repent of our sins and be ready for the Lord’s coming.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
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Three Great Things 