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If You Remain Faithful, God’s Protection Will Prevail
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:1-12a The first biblical reading this weekend is from Zephaniah. These details are known about this prophet. He was the son of Cushi and […]
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It is Never too Late to Turn Your Devotion to God
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 4:12-23 The Book of Isaiah offers us a powerful lesson. Isaiah lived in a time when God’s people were skating on thin ice. They […]
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In Finding Jesus, We Find God
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time John 1:29-34 The Book of Isaiah furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Relief and joy uplifted the atmosphere. Hopes centered upon a bright […]
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Who Were These Magi Driven by the Wish to Know God?
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 This weekend, the Church celebrates the ancient Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, commemorating, and reflecting upon, the visit of […]
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Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Luke 2:16-21 The Book of Numbers provides the first reading. It is the fourth book, in sequence, of the first five […]
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He, the Eternal Light of the World, is Born
Feast of the Birth of Our Lord John 1:1-18 The third section of Isaiah supplies the first lesson. To understand the reading, it helps to be aware of the historical […]
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Focusing on Christ Dispels the World’s Darkness
Fourth Sunday of Advent Matthew 1:18-24 The Book of Isaiah is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Isaiah was between a rock and a hard place, so to speak. He […]
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Focusing on Christ Dispels the World’s Darkness
Third Sunday of Advent Matthew 11:2-11 The Book of Isaiah is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Isaiah was between a rock and a hard place, so to speak. He […]
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Turn to God in Humility
Second Sunday of Advent Matthew 3:1-12 Once again, the Book of Isaiah provides the first reading. This weekend’s reading is in the same mood as that of last week. Isaiah […]
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We Must Prepare for the Second Coming
First Sunday of Advent Matthew 24:37-44 This weekend, that of the First Sunday of Advent, begins the new Church liturgical year. Therefore, the readings for this weekend and until Advent 2023, […]
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Christ the King; Christ the Sacrifice
Feast of Christ the King Luke 23:35-43 The Second Book of Samuel furnishes the first reading for this feast, marking the close of the Church’s year. The two books of Samuel […]
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Triumph in Loving God
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 21:5-19 The Book of Malachi is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Malachi was not a proper name for a person in ancient Israel. Rather, […]