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Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Let’s examine some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
- A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!
- Fear not, but speak comfort: Here is your God who comes with power!
Psalm – 85:9-14
- “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”
- From the Lord shall come kindness and truth, justice and peace.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 3:8-14
- With the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
- The day of the Lord will come suddenly; thus we conduct ourselves in holiness and devotion, eager to be found without spot or blemish.
Gospel – Mark 1:1-8
- John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
- John proclaims, “One mightier than I is coming…he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Advent (Year B, #5)
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1st Sunday of Advent: Watch and stay awake! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus exhorts his disciples to watch and stay awake, remaining prepared for the unknown hour when the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B, #2)
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Daily Mass: Not drowsy, but vigilant! Catholic Inspiration
The Lord exhorts the disciples to be vigilant in the face of drowsiness and distraction.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year (#508)
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Daily Mass: A swift response to the Lord’s call. Catholic Inspiration
Peter, Andrew, James, and John swiftly and decisively respond to the Lord’s invitation, and their example inspires us to do the same in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle (#684)
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Daily Mass: Christ gives us what we need. Catholic Inspiration
In a sobering discussion about the challenges of life, Jesus offers hope that he will give us what we need when we need it.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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Daily Mass: Preparing for the end. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers sound spiritual guidance regarding questions about the end times.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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Daily Mass: The wise use of wealth. Catholic Inspiration
Seeing the offering of a poor widow, Jesus offers a spiritual insight that can guide our stewardship of the wealth entrusted to us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the main themes in our Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 63:16b-17,19b; 64:2-7
- Recognizing their sinful ways, the people acknowledge their guilt.
- As they ask the Lord pardon from their sins, they recognize God’s might; the Lord is the potter, and we are the clay.
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
- “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”
- We recognize our need for God’s power to save us and give us life.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:3-9
- Paul gives thanks to God for the grace that the people have received in Christ Jesus.
- God’s faithfulness will help the people remain in fellowship with the Lord and firm to the end.
Gospel – Mark 13:33-37
- Jesus exhorts the disciples to be watchful and alert.
- The Lord stresses the point that they do not know when the time will come, but when it does, it will be swift and unexpected.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year B, #2)
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Christ the King: What needs to change in the story of our lives? Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of Christ the King, we acknowledge Jesus as the just judge before whom we will one day stand. May we pause to reflect on the story of our life, making the necessary changes to insure it will be acceptable to the Lord when the last chapter on earth is finished.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Christ, the King of the Universe (Year A – #160)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
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