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December 27, 2025

Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist. Catholic Inspiration

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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December 26, 2025

Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the First Martyr. Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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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December 25, 2025

Christmas: Christ is our light!

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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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December 24, 2025

Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! Catholic Inspiration

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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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December 22, 2025

Study, Pray, Serve: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

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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