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Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st. Reading – Isaiah 49:3,5-6
The people are brought back and gathered together, made glorious by God’s strength.
They shall be a light to the nations, so that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 40:2,4,7-10
“Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
We wait for the Lord, who strengthens us to offer our lives in service.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:1-3
Paul introduces his letter stating that he is an apostle of Christ.
He greets the people in the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus.
Gospel – John 1:29-34
John the Baptist sees Jesus and says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”
John testifies that he has seen the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven upon the Lord.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration Archives
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As the Magi encounter the Christ child in Bethlehem, their example inspires us to continue our daily journey to Jesus, guided by the Lord’s light through this life to our Heavenly home.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord
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The Lord’s first miracle takes place at a wedding at Cana in Galilee, foreshadowing the glory of his saving death and resurrection for us all.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 7th
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St. Raymond Penyafort, pray for us!
Note: this photo was taken at Cana during the renewal of vows of those married couples who traveled on my pilgrimage to the Holy Land in December 2019.
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John the Baptist proclaims that Christ will baptize with the Holy Spirit. As we follow the Lord today, may we call upon the Spirit to draw us into a deeper, fruitful union with the Lord and one another.
Mass Reading – Christmas Season, January 6th
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St. André Bessette, pray for us!
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The Lord’s invitation to Philip is simple and direct: “Follow me.” May Philip’s swift response inspire us to embrace Christ’s invitation in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 5th
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St. John Neumann, pray for us!
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Andrew encountered Jesus and afterward brought his brother Simon to meet the Lord. May we, too, come and see the Lord for ourselves in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 4th
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
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After he saw the Spirit come down and remain upon the Lord, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the Son of God who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 3rd
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When questioned by the priests and Levites as his popularity with the crowds increased, John the Baptist humbly admitted that he was not the Christ; rather, he claimed his role as one who points out the Lord to others…thus giving us an example for our own lives today.
Mass Reading – Christmas Season, January 2nd
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St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen, 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
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As the shepherds describe what had been revealed to them by the angel, Mary kept all these things and reflected on them in her heart. May her example lead us into our own reflections on her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of God
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 