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!
The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth reveals how God’s gift of joy surfaces in the presence of faith and fellowship. As we count our blessings today, may we express the Good News of the Lord’s love in our lives with those around us.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
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St. Peter Cansius, pray for us!
Mary visits Elizabeth and both women experience a revelation about how God is present in their lives.
Mass Readings – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Here are some of the key themes that we see in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Micah 5:2-5a
Psalm – 80:2-3,15-16,18-19
2nd Reading – Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel – Luke 1:39-45
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent
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The encounter between Mary and Elizabeth offers and example where faith and fellowship intersect. We support each other in so many ways…how can we lift each other up to God today?
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent
Mary’s offers a proclamation of praise in her Magnificat, as she glorifies God and offers thanks for the blessings she has received. May we echo her words as we call to mind in our prayer and daily practice how the Lord has touched our hearts and fostered our faith.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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In the exchange between Mary and Elizabeth the two women give praise and thanks to God for the blessings they have witnessed. May we take their example to heart and do the same in our lives each and every day.
Mass Readings – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
The exchange between Elizabeth and Mary follows up the events we heard at Mass yesterday. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognizes Jesus as her own child (John the Baptist) leaps for joy in her womb. May this Christmas offer us the opportunity to draw near to the Lord and be filled with the same Spirit!
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Photo Credit: The Nativity Story, Newline, 2006.
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