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The Prologue to John’s Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today.
Mass Readings – 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#204)
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St. Sylvester, pray for us!
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The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives.
Mass Readings – 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#202)
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St. Thomas Becket, pray for us!
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Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
Jerusalem rises up in the shining light of the Lord’s glory.
By this light people will come together, praising the Lord.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
“Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
God endows the king with justice and right judgment to care for the people.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
The Holy Spirit has revealed to the apostles and prophets that the Gentiles are coheirs of God’s grace.
As members of the same body, they are copartners in the promise of Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
The Magi, guided by a star, come to Jerusalem seeking the king of the Jews.
They go to Bethlehem, where they encounter Jesus and present him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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St. John’s witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist (#697)
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St. John, pray for us!
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Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship…demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, First Martyr (#696)
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St. Stephen, pray for us!
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May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world!
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Lord, Night (#14)
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Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#200)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family.
1st Reading – Sirach 3:2-7,12-14
God sets a mother and father in authority over their children.
God exhorts children to honor their parents, when they are frail and elderly.
Psalm 128:1-5
“Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.”
Those who follow the Lord will have prosperity at work and at home.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:12-21
With grateful hearts we put on virtue in all our dealings with the people we meet.
Within the family, husbands, wives, and children honor and respect one another.
Gospel – Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
After the Magi depart, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and directs him to leave with Mary and Jesus to Egypt, and flee from Herod.
After the death of Herod, the Holy Family depart from Egypt and dwell in Nazareth.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 