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The season of Advent urges us to prepare not only for the Lord’s birth, but also for his return in glory. May these coming weeks help us to meet the Lord on Christmas day and make us ready for the hour when we are called from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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Photo by Romu00e9o on Pexels.com The Lord exhorts his disciples to remain awake and be vigilant in the midst of the struggles of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Amidst the changes of life, one thing remains permanent, one thing remains constant…Jesus Christ!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
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On this Thanksgiving Day we pause to count our blessings as we cultivate gratitude for the gift of life.
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, pray for us!
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Both heaven and earth proclaim God’s glory, which we glimpse when we reflect upon the beauty of nature. May the glory of creation inspire us to offer our lives to the creator with grateful and humble hearts.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Clement I, St. Columban, and Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, pray for us!
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The Psalm response reminds us that all judgement belongs to the Lord, and one day we will all be held accountable when we stand before the Just Judge.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
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As Jesus observes a poor widow offering a few coins for the temple treasury, he reveals that in the eyes of Heaven what is valued looks a little differently. It’s the sacrifice, not the amount, that makes the angels rejoice.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year
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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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The words of the Dismas (the “good thief”) in the Gospel of Luke echo in our hearts as we claim Jesus Christ as our King: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!”
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
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The Psalm response offers a joyous affirmation of the Lord’s strength in times of struggle. May this spiritual durability sustains us in our spiritual battles and draw us closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Three Great Things 