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November 30, 2025

1st Sunday of Advent – Seeing God from a different point of view. Catholic Inspiration

Advent offers us a profound opportunity to change our spiritual perspective when we open our hearts to silence and personal reflection.

Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)

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November 29, 2025

Daily Mass: The Lord offers sound spiritual guidance. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus urges his disciples to avoid certain temptations and pray for the strength to remain vigilant in tough times.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year (#508)

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November 28, 2025

Daily Mass: We see and respond to the signs of the times. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Using an example from nature, Jesus exhorts his disciples to see clearly the signs of the times and respond with faithfulness to God.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year (#507)

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November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving Day!

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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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November 26, 2025

Daily Mass: We turn to the Lord when times are tough. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord makes it clear that there will be tough times in our spiritual lives, reminding us to lean into our faith when the going gets rough.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)

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November 25, 2025

Daily Mass: God is our strength in a changing world. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke both reveal the changing aspects of life, inviting us to turn to the Lord for strength and guidance.

Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)

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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!

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November 24, 2025

Daily Mass: Jesus teaches a crucial lesson about sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches that it is not the amount we give but the amount of the sacrifice we make that matters in the sight of heaven.

Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Sunday of the Year (#503)

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St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, pray for us!

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November 24, 2025

Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5

The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
On this mountain will be peace among the nations.

Psalm – 122: 1-9

“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.

2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14

The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is near.
We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.

Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44

Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.

Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)

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