Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Holy Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
Jerusalem rises up in the shining light of the Lord’s glory.
By this light people will come together, praising the Lord.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
“Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
God endows the king with justice and right judgment to care for the people.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
The Holy Spirit has revealed to the apostles and prophets that the Gentiles are coheirs of God’s grace.
As members of the same body, they are copartners in the promise of Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
The Magi, guided by a star, come to Jerusalem seeking the king of the Jews.
They go to Bethlehem, where they encounter Jesus and present him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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St. John’s witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist (#697)
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St. John, pray for us!
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Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship…demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, First Martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world!
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Lord, Night (#14)
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Mary’s example of faith inspires us to follow her example and magnify the Lord by our words and actions in the world today.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
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Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to reaffirm each day our desire to say yes to God.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#689)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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On this Thanksgiving Day we pause to count our blessings and direct our gratitude toward God, others, and the simple joys that enrich our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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May the response of Christ our King to the good thief be applied to us as well, “Today you will be with me in paradise!”
Mass Readings – Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe (#162)
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