John the Baptist testifies to the light, admitting that he is not the Christ, but rather comes to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (B, #8)
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3rd Sunday of Advent: We testify to the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We strive to see the Lord at work in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Questioned by the disciples about Elijah, Jesus teaches that he has already come in the person of John the Baptist, but the people did not recognize him…nor will they recognize the Son of Man.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#186)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Here are some of the themes that emerge from the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 61:1-2a,10-11
- The Spirit of the Lord comes upon Isaiah to preach glad tidings of hope and liberty.
- God is the source of all blessings that bring joy, justice, and praise.
Psalm – Luke 1:46-50,53-54
- “My soul rejoices in my God.”
- This “psalm” is actually taken from Mary’s Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, proclaiming God’s goodness and mercy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 5:16-24
- Rejoice, pray, and give thanks without ceasing, testing everything and retaining what is good.
- With God’s peace we grow in holiness, as we live blameless lives for the Lord.
Gospel – John 1:6-8,19-20
- John the Baptist testifies that he is not Elijah, the prophet, or the Christ.
- Rather, John comes to testify to the light – Jesus Christ – who is yet to come.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Year B, #8)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Advent
Let’s examine some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11
- A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!
- Fear not, but speak comfort: Here is your God who comes with power!
Psalm – 85:9-14
- “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.”
- From the Lord shall come kindness and truth, justice and peace.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 3:8-14
- With the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
- The day of the Lord will come suddenly; thus we conduct ourselves in holiness and devotion, eager to be found without spot or blemish.
Gospel – Mark 1:1-8
- John the Baptist proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
- John proclaims, “One mightier than I is coming…he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Mass Readings – 2nd Advent (Year B, #5)
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The Passion of John the Baptist
The cruelty and injustice of John’s death remind us that such forces are ever-present in our world. In our times of suffering, we look to the Cross of Christ for the grace and strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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The birth of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
The birth of John the Baptist inaugurates a crucial moment in salvation history as he will prepare the people and point out the Lord Jesus to them. May John’s example inspire us to continue the proclamation of the Good News in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Nativity of St. John the Baptist
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic Inspiration
As baby John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary all respond to Jesus, their example inspires us to acknowledge the Lord’s presence in our lives whenever two or more gather in his name.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The testimony offered for Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks about the sources of testimony about himself: John the Baptist, the works that Christ performs, his heavenly Father, and the Scriptures themselves. May this testimony foster our faith to follow the Lord with all our heart!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Christ baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist proclaims that Christ will baptize with the Holy Spirit. As we follow the Lord today, may we call upon the Spirit to draw us into a deeper, fruitful union with the Lord and one another.
Mass Reading – Christmas Season, January 6th
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St. André Bessette, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Come and see Jesus for yourself. Catholic Inspiration
Andrew encountered Jesus and afterward brought his brother Simon to meet the Lord. May we, too, come and see the Lord for ourselves in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Christmas Season, January 4th
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
- Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
- Daily Mass: We receive the Good News in our hearts
- Daily Mass: We strive for God's justice and peace
- Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew
- Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father's will
- Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord
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