Zechariah praises God as he recognizes that his newborn son will one day prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#200)
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Daily Mass: Are we prepared and ready for the Lord? Catholic Inspiration
When Elizabeth is asked what name will be given her newborn son, she announces (and Zechariah confirms) that his name is John.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Elizabeth gives birth to John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
Elizabeth gives birth to a son and names him John. As Zechariah agrees, he is finally able to speak, and the people are amazed as they wonder what this child will become.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Zechariah and the angel Gabriel. Catholic Inspiration
The angel Gabriel reveals to Zechariah that he and his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son, John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#195)
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Daily Mass: The angel Gabriel speaks to Zechariah. Catholic Inspiration
The angel Gabriel speaks to Zechariah, announcing that his wife Elizabeth will conceive a son who will go forth with the spirit and power of Elijah to prepare a people for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Confronting our doubts and embracing our faith. Catholic Inspiration
As Zechariah hears the message of hope from the Angel Gabriel, he expresses his doubts. May his example help us to honestly confront our own struggles of faith as we turn toward the Lord.
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Daily Mass: A man, a temple and an angel. Catholic Inspiration
Luke’s Gospel sets the context for the birth of John the Baptist – the last and greatest prophet who will proclaim Jesus as the Lamb of God – and shows us how God constantly works through our lives to bring about something new.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (Dec. 19th)
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Daily Mass: John is his name. Catholic Inspiration
Luke’s Gospel recounts the naming of John the Baptist, and once again we see how his life served to highlight the coming of Christ. As we prepare to bring this Advent season to a close, may we discern the opportunities we have to direct others to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: The heritage of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
In the Gospel today we learn about the priestly lineage of John the Baptist. John’s ministry – calling people to repentance and showing them the “Lamb of God” – fulfills the priestly role and sets the stage for the coming of the Messiah.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord! Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Advent
Zechariah’s canticle of praise reveals both the work of John the Baptist and the glory of the Lord. God continues to work in our world; may this Christmas renew our faith as we do our part to share the Good News with one another.
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