
The Psalm response challenges us to keep the Lord’s judgment always before us, for one day we will stand before Christ our King.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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The Psalm response challenges us to keep the Lord’s judgment always before us, for one day we will stand before Christ our King.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year (#503)
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!

Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm – 25:4-5,8-10,14
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 3:12-4:2
Gospel – Luke 21:25-28,34-36
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (Year C, #3)
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We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King by conforming our thoughts, words, and actions to his will.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (#161)
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Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#502)
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After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#501)
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!

Jesus gazes upon the city of Jerusalem, weeping as he foretells its suffering and destruction. It’s a poignant reminder that the Lord weeps over our pain, heartache, and sins…offering us an opportunity to repent and return to God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#500)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

On his way to Jerusalem, the Lord reminds his disciples to offer their lives in full service to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#499)
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Zacchaeus responds to the invitation of Jesus and begins to make changes in his life that inspire us to open the door our hearts to the Lord every day.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#498)
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Jesus gives sight to a blind man, inspiring us to look for the Lord in our lives and in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#497)
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