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!
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!
Let’s explore some of the themes we see in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Response – Isaiah 12:2-3,4b-6
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel – Luke 3:10-18
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
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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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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!
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!
The first reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew inspire us to trust in the Lord as we listen to Christ and act on his word.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent
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The readings today all point to a time of fulfillment and hope. The “mountain of the Lord” or the “house of the Lord” or even the healing and restoration made possible by Jesus…it all looks to our final destination where the Lord Jesus Christ reigns supreme!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent
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As Jesus calls Andrew to follow after him, we are reminded that the Lord’s call echoes in every generation…inviting us to draw near to Christ as we invite others to join us along the way.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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St. Andrew…pray for us!
The centurion in the Gospel of Matthew reveals his trust in the healing power of Jesus Christ. Familiar with the role of authority, this soldier places himself under the command of Jesus…giving us a powerful example of how we offer our lives in the service of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent
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