Category Archives: Advent
Jesus empowers and sends out the Apostles to continue his ministry. What’s more, the Lord’s compassion for those in need sets the context for how we serve one another in his name.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!
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Two blind men are healed by Jesus and are filled with joy. As we drawn near the Lord today may we see clearly, for the Lord is our light and our salvation!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
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Both Isaiah and Jesus use the image of rock when speaking about a relationship with God. Unchanging and immutable, the rock of faith is a sure and solid foundation that provides the stability we need to build our spiritual lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
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The call of Andrew, along with Peter, James and John reveals God’s initiative in our lives. As St. Paul reminds us, we are all called and sent by the Lord so that others may hear the Good News.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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St. Andrew, pray for us!
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The prophetic words of Isaiah ring in our hearts. Christ is coming into our world! May we prepare our hearts to welcome the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent
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A centurion puts his faith in the healing power of Jesus, and the Lord takes the opportunity to speak about how people from around the world will come to know God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent
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Let’s take a look at some of the themes 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.
Creation will experience profound peace with those who were formerly at odds.
Even the Gentiles will seek out 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
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The season of Advent urges us to prepare not only for the Lord’s birth, but also for his return in glory. May these coming weeks help us to meet the Lord on Christmas day and make us ready for the hour when we are called from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
On this mountain will be peace among the nations.
Psalm – 122: 1-9
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is at hand.
We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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The Canticle of Zechariah – often called the Benedictus – proclaims God’s goodness and urges us to share this news of joyful hope with one another.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Advent
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Three Great Things 