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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
On this mountain will be peace among the nations.
Psalm – 122: 1-9
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is at hand.
We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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Jesus chooses to stay with Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector and sinner. May this Scripture give us all hope, for the Lord chooses to stay with us – knowing full well all our sins – that he might seek and save what was lost.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Albert the Great, pray for us!
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Psalm 90 inspires us with God’s strong and everlasting protection. May we trust the Lord in times of trial as we face the challenges of each new day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
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St. Paul shows the people of Corinth how the resurrection of Jesus propels our hope that at the end of our earthly lives the Lord will raise us up. May this conviction empower us to shine with the light of Christ!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 24th Week of the Year
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St. Robert Bellarmine, pray for us!
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St. Paul emphasizes the crucial role of the resurrection in the faith of Christian disciple. May the impact of this fact renew our faith and inspire us to proclaim the Good News.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 24th Week of the Year
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St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian, pray for us!
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Today’s psalm both acknowledges our struggles and affirms our faith in God’s grace. May we turn to the Lord in our times of trial and draw strength from the one who died that we might have eternal life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year
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St. Peter Chrysologus, pray for us!
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For the last two years of his life Paul will live as a prisoner in Rome, meeting with people and teaching them about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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Paul’s particular circumstances are discussed by regional Roman leaders, revealing how one person’s life can make a huge impact on others.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, pray for us!
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Before he departs from Miletus, Paul offers some parting advice to the disciples that combines hard-nosed common sense, mingled with faith and tender compassion.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Justin, pray for us!
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Here are some of the key themes that surface in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts 5:27-32,40b-41
The Apostles stand before the Sanhedrin, stating that they must obey God rather than men. The Apostles rejoice that they were found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name of Jesus. Psalm – 30:2,4-6,11-13
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” God offers help in times of testing and trial. 2nd Reading – Revelation 5:11-14
John sees the heavenly host of angels praising the Lamb of God. All present cry out, “Amen!” and worship the Lord. Gospel – John 21:1-19
A group of disciples recognize the Risen Lord while fishing. Peter responds three times to Jesus’ question, “Do you love me?” Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Three Great Things 