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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Category Archives: Advent
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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1st Sunday of Advent – Seeing God from a different point of view. Catholic Inspiration
Advent offers us a profound opportunity to change our spiritual perspective when we open our hearts to silence and personal reflection.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass 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 near.
- 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 (#1)
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord! Catholic Inspiration
Zechariah praises God as he recognizes that his newborn son will one day prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#200)
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Daily Mass: Are we prepared and ready for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
When Elizabeth is asked what name will be given her newborn son, she announces (and Zechariah confirms) that his name is John.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: What we measure out to others will be measured back to us
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