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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Study, Pray, Serve: 1st Sunday of Advent
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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Daily Mass: Stay awake and be ready for the Lord, Part II. Catholic Inspiration
Building on the Gospel reading from yesterday we see how crucial it is for us to be prepared as we follow Jesus Christ through this life. It begs a question: what preparations do we need to make today?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Monica…pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Stay awake and be ready for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus urges the disciples to stay awake and be prepared for the day of the Lord’s return.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Stay awake, and be ready to serve the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s parable to “stay awake” reminds us that being prepared and alert are essential components for our spiritual life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year (St. Augustine)
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Daily Mass: Be prepared! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
The Lord invites us to stay awake and alert so that when he calls us we are ready to respond. It begs a question: Do I have any unfinished business that needs to be addressed today? May we examine our hearts and take whatever steps are necessary to be prepared to follow Jesus.
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1st Sunday of Advent – Be prepared! Catholic Inspiration
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
All of the Scripture readings evoke a call to action; we are invited to get ready, be prepared, and attentive to the Lord and one another. May this Advent season – a gift of the Church – help us all to get our hearts and minds ready for the birth of Jesus Christ!
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Daily Mass: Foolish or Wise? You decide. Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Friday of the 21st Week of the Year
Continuing the theme of being awake, alert, and prepared…Jesus shares a parable to help us sort out wisdom from foolishness.
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Daily Mass: Stay Awake! Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
Jesus offers a parable, reminding us to stay awake and alert so that we are always prepared for whatever might happen in life.
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Two simple rules to live by
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