
Jesus heals the crowds that come to him, and then he feeds them after blessing a few loaves and some fish.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!

Jesus heals the crowds that come to him, and then he feeds them after blessing a few loaves and some fish.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#177)
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St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!

Rejoicing in the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the Father and reminds us that we are blessed in what we have seen and heard of God’s revelation in the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent (#176)
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A Roman centurion reveals a profound faith in Jesus that echoes in our response at every Mass to this very day.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)
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Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm – 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17
2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9
Gospel – Matthew 3:1-12
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)
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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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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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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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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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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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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!