Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year
Paul’s letter to the Romans outlines a problem and solution for humanity; the psalm and Gospel describe our response. May we offer our lives to the Lord with eager attentiveness.
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year
James & John are offended by a Samaritan village and threaten to call down fire from Heaven. Jesus rebukes them, reminding us all that when we feel injured or offended to look to the Cross and see God’s solution to our human sin.
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Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year
If your life were to be considered as a single day, what time is it – morning, noon or night? Are you ready to step into eternity or is there something holding you back? God lavishes grace upon our world; our task is to be open to the generous gift of grace and receive it into our hearts.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Advent
John’s birth and his naming foreshadow the glory of Jesus. God’s great work of salvation leads us to rejoice as we witness how the Lord involves many (including us!) in the mission of Jesus Christ.
Study: Recall a powerful Christmas memory. What made it special?
Pray: Who could use a prayer this Christmas? Offer it from your heart.
Serve: Does someone in your life need a little Christmas cheer? Make it happen!
Mass Readings – Christmas (4 Options)
The beauty and power of Christmas flows from a central point: that God sent his Son into our world because we needed a savior. Jesus takes on our human form and – like us in all things but sin – he redeems our fallen nature. While his mission will be fulfilled through his death, resurrection and ascension, his birth offers us hope; God comes to us, establishing a bridge over sin and death and providing us with a way that leads to Heaven.
To reach us the Lord sets aside grandeur and majesty, coming into our world in humility and poverty, vulnerable and in need of the care of others. Mary and Joseph, the angels and shepherds reveal that many played a part in the birth of the Christ child.
We do, too. As Jesus teaches us, we also have the opportunity to encounter the Lord and one another in simple and approachable ways, setting aside our obstacles and being open to love and service.
How is the Lord leading you this Christmas? How does the example of Jesus inspire you to reach out in love to others? Is God speaking to your heart?
The Lord’s birth shows us that with a gentle and humble spirit we can approach one another in grace. May this holy season foster our faith, strengthen our hope, and enrich our love.
Merry Christmas!
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Adoration of the Magi, Fabriano, 1423, Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent
Jesus offers us a glimpse of the power and beauty of the Kingdom of God, inspiring us to live the Lord’s love today as we set our eyes on the world to come.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (St. John of the Cross)
Jesus tells the disciples of John the Baptist to report what they see and hear – wonders that show that Jesus is Lord. May we carry the same message into our lives today!
Study: Consider a time when you received great news. How did it change you?
Pray: Is there some way that you can share your life? Ask God for guidance and strength.
Serve: Do you see an opportunity to make a difference with your life? Act on it!
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
“God is with us!” The name Emmanuel signifies to Joseph that the child of Mary will bring the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation. We are not alone…God is with us.
How do we live that great message? Does it shape our lives? Redefine our words and actions? Fill us with hope, life, peace, and joy? Does it inspire us to love one another, forgive one another, and dedicate our lives to healing the woundedness and division that are present in our world?
God is with us. Rejoice! God is with us. Repent! God is with us. Live each day as the precious and sacred gift that it is – given to us by God.
Joseph took the words of the angel to heart and cooperated with God’s plan of grace. May we live this day, aware of what God has done for us, and ready to make the most of this wondrous gift of life.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Christ’s words to the disciples of John the Baptist proclaim Good News. The Lord’s work – filled with power and might – brings hope to all who receive God’s gift of grace.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Like Elijah, John the Baptist came to help the people return to the Lord. May this Advent season help us to draw close to Christ and be filled with the Lord’s love.
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