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When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, “I am not the Christ.” His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#205)
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St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory of Nazianzen, pray for us!
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“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Holy Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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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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Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas (#203)
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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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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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Three Great Things 