Category Archives: Advent
Jesus authorizes the Twelve to carry out his ministry, revealing how the Lord works through people to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent (#180)
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St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, pray for us!
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Like strong houses built on rock, our lives are strengthened when we put the words of Jesus into daily action.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)
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St. Ambrose, pray for us!
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Photo by Archie Binamira on Pexels.com The prophecy of Isaiah and the earthly ministry of Jesus reveal God’s power and authority in our lives, both on earth and in heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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Isaiah offers a prophecy that we interpret through the person of Jesus Christ, discovering God’s wisdom, authority, peace, and invitation to all people.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#176)
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A centurion approaches Jesus with a request and demonstrates his faith in the Lord’s healing power.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)
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St. John Damascene, pray for us!
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Let’s examine some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!
Fear not, but speak comfort: Here is your God who comes with power!
Psalm – 85:9-14
“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”
From the Lord shall come kindness and truth, justice and peace.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 3:8-14
With the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
The day of the Lord will come suddenly; thus we conduct ourselves in holiness and devotion, eager to be found without spot or blemish.
Gospel – Mark 1:1-8
John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John proclaims, “One mightier than I is coming…he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Advent (Year B, #5)
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“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”
While combined into a single two-hour podcast, this retreat has five parts, with each segment about 25 minutes in length. Fr. Andrew speaks about how the Incarnation of Jesus Christ impacts our Catholic Faith, Worldview, Personal Lives, Relationships, and Advent Preparations. Given at St. William Catholic Church on December 2, 2023.
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Jesus exhorts his disciples to watch and stay awake, remaining prepared for the unknown hour when the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B, #2)
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Here are some of the main themes in our Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b; 64:2-7
Recognizing their sinful ways, the people acknowledge their guilt.
As they ask the Lord pardon from their sins, they recognize God’s might; the Lord is the potter, and we are the clay.
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
“Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”
We recognize our need for God’s power to save us and give us life.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:3-9
Paul gives thanks to God for the grace that the people have received in Christ Jesus.
God’s faithfulness will help the people remain in fellowship with the Lord and firm to the end.
Gospel – Mark 13:33-37
Jesus exhorts the disciples to be watchful and alert.
The Lord stresses the point that they do not know when the time will come, but when it does, it will be swift and unexpected.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B, #2)
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The Canticle of Zechariah brings the season of Advent to a close with a resounding proclamation of praise to God. May these words ring out in our hearts!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Advent
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 