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John the Baptist humbly acknowledges that he is not the Christ, but rather one who makes straight the way of the Lord for others to follow.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#205)
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St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen, pray for us!
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Elizabeth gives birth to a son and names him John. As Zechariah agrees, he is finally able to speak, and the people are amazed as they wonder what this child will become.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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The angel Gabriel reveals to Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son, John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#195)
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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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