The Psalm response echoes our desire to call upon the Lord for mercy and love. May these words speak to our hearts as we prepare for Christmas.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Damasus…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God teaches us; will we listen? Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah reminds the people that the Lord teaches us. The real issue: Will we listen and put this instruction into practice?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Thus says the Lord…fear not! Catholic Inspiration
Isaiah prophesies to the people with a blunt message to cast aside fear and trust in the Lord. These words are just as pertinent today as we bring the darkness of fear into the light of faith.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Juan Diego…pray for us!
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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
There is a sharp contrast between the Book of Genesis and the Gospel of Matthew. Whereas Adam and Eve experience the devastating consequences of sin, Mary embraces the words of the angel Gabriel and accepts God’s plan for salvation history. May her words inspire us to say “Yes!” to the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Mary…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord shepherds us. Catholic Inspiration
Both Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew reveal that God cares for us like a zealous shepherd who guards the sheep. May we trust in the Lord to lead and guide us through this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Ambrose…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Be the friend that your friends need. Catholic Inspiration
In the Gospel of Luke a group of men did what was needed to bring a paralytic man to Jesus. Their example of faith, tenacity and hard work inspire us to be the friend that our friends need today!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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St. Nicholas…pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Let’s explore some of the themes we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Zephaniah 3:14-18a
- The people shout for joy and exult at the power of God who turns away their enemies.
- God is in the midst of the people and they are no longer afraid.
Response – Isaiah 12:2-3,4b-6
- “Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.”
- We are confident and unafraid for our strength and courage is the Lord.
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:4-7
- We rejoice in the Lord and have no anxiety; rather we pray with thanksgiving as we make our petitions known to God.
- The peace of God guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Gospel – Luke 3:10-18
- John the Baptist gives advice and direction to the people.
- John’s preaching prepares the people for the coming of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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2nd Sunday of Advent: Repent and prepare for Christ. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah as he preaches repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The Reason? To prepare the people to encounter Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends us out into the world. Catholic Inspiration
The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to carry out his work. Their example inspires us to offer our lives for the Lord’s service today.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. John Damascene…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Catholic Inspiration
Light is so important to us as we rely on our sense of sight. Yet there is also spiritual sight that guides us always…and so we welcome Christ our light!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. Francis Xavier…pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Feast of St. Mark
- Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul
- Daily Mass: A practical guide to sharing the Good News
- Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
- Daily Mass: The martyrdom of St. Stephen
- Daily Mass: God gives us strength and peace
- Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
- 3rd Sunday of Easter: Christ meets us where we are and leads us
- Daily Mass: Our service of others reveals our love for Jesus
- Daily Mass: We are on the right path when we stay close to the Lord
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