The announcement given by the angel Gabriel and received by Mary invites us to reflect on how we proclaim and hear the good news in our lives, especially as we await the coming of Jesus Christ…the best news of all!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#11)
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Elizabeth gives birth to a son and names him John. As Zechariah agrees, he is finally able to speak, and the people are amazed as they wonder what this child will become.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
Mary’s great Magnificat gives praise to God for the goodness and grace that the Lord extends upon all who humbly and ardently seek the Almighty.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#198)
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The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary reveals our invitation to seek out God’s presence in our lives and respond with eager joy to the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#197)
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St. Peter Canisius, pray for us!
As Mary encounters the angel, he tells her, “Do not be afraid!” Our knowledge that the Good News will at times challenge and test us gives us a chance to see God at work in some of the most difficult and painful moments of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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The angel Gabriel reveals to Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son, John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#195)
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Matthew’s Gospel reveals the strong, silent, steadfast faith of St. Joseph, who heard the angel’s message and swiftly responded to provide a home for Mary.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#194)
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John the Baptist testifies to the light, admitting that he is not the Christ, but rather comes to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (B, #8)
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Questioned by the disciples about Elijah, Jesus teaches that he has already come in the person of John the Baptist, but the people did not recognize him…nor will they recognize the Son of Man.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#186)
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Isaiah reminds us that the Lord desires what’s best for us, teaching us what is good and leading us where we need to go.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#185)
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