
The readings today proclaim a message of hope – to strengthen, guide, and inspire our lives – because there are times in life where hope in God is what gets through the day.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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The readings today proclaim a message of hope – to strengthen, guide, and inspire our lives – because there are times in life where hope in God is what gets through the day.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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Mary’s acceptance of her part in the plan of Salvation History inspires us to say “Yes!” to God’s invitation to work in our lives today.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM
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John the Baptist speaks with fiery eloquence, urging the people to prepare for the one who will baptize with fire. In light of his words, may we take the opportunity today to honestly reflect on our lives and confess our sins in preparation for the coming of Christ.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent
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Seeing the crowds, the heart of Jesus was moved with pity for their many needs, and he responds by empowering his disciples to go forth in his name. Their example reveals the opportunity we have every day to serve our struggling brothers and sisters around us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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As Jesus heals the two blind men, we see how the Lord recognizes and responds to their faith. May their example inspire our trust in Christ!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
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Jesus uses a parable in the Gospel of Matthew to show us the strength we have when we build our lives on the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
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The Gospel of Matthew highlights several different types of healing miracles, all within the context of a miracle of multiplying bread and fish to feed hungry bodies. The Lord continues to touch our lives today; may we have the courage to draw near and encounter Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent
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The prophet Isaiah testifies to the one who will come, filled with the Spirit of the Lord. As we hear the words of this first reading, may we call upon God’s Spirit to dwell in us as we follow the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent
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We begin the season of Advent with a message that is both joyful and sobering, hopeful and disciplined: The Lord, the just judge is coming into the world…so be prepared, awake and ready!
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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On this feast of St. Andrew, we hear in the Gospel how Jesus calls him and from the Letter to the Romans how God continues to call others to proclaim the Good News in the world. God keeps calling today; are we ready to respond?
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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