January 2nd: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

January 2nd: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28 

Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”

Octave of Christmas: Dec 26-30

 Dec 26 Tuesday: St. Stephen: For a brief biography, click on https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-stephen/Matthew 10: 17-22: Mt 10:17-22: 

Advent 4th Sunday -B: Liturgical prayers

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

Advent: Dec 18-23

  Dec 18 Monday: Mt 1:18-25: 

Epiphany 2024

Jan 1st: New Year, Feast of Mary Mother of God

Christmas.... as beautifully described by Pope Francis

"Christmas is usually a noisy party:

Christmas Story - 3 Short Videos

Feast of the Holy Family - Dec 31st

Dec 30th: Christmas Octave

 Christmas Octave, 30th December

1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40

Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains

Dec 29th: St. Thomas Becket

   Octave of Christmas, 29th December, St. Thomas Becket

1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35

The light is shining; If we don't love, we are in darkness

Dec 28th, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

  Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18

We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us

Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist

 St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27

1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8

Eternal life becomes visible; We touched him with our hands.

December 26, St Stephen

 St. Stephen, First Martyr 26th December

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22

Martyrdom of Stephen: They rushed at him and stoned him.

Advent & Christmas: Stories & Quotes

BLESSING OF THE CRIB

  BLESSING OF THE CRIB

✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All Amen. The Lord be with you. All And also with you.

Christmas - Liturgy

 December 25

1. Flesh From Our Flesh 2. A Recognizable God 3. The Face of God

Christmas 2023

Advent 4th Sunday B: Annunciation and Mary's Yes

Advent, 23rd December, Saturday

 Advent, 23rd December, Saturday

2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79     

Nathan prophesies about David; "Your kingdom will last forever.”

Advent, 22nd December, Friday

Advent, 22nd December, Friday

1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56 

Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicates Samuel to God.

Advent, 21st December, Thursday

Advent, 21st December, Thursday

Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45     

The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.

Advent, 20th December, Wednesday

Advent, 20th December, Wednesday

Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38

Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.

Advent, December 19th, Tuesday

  Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 / Luke 1:5-25

A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.

Advent, 18th December, Monday

Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24 

Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king. 

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) - Liturgical prayers

 Sunday, December 17   THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B)   Exult For Joy  

The One You Do Not Know  

Advent 3rd Sunday - Quotes

   

Advent 2nd Week: Dec 11-16

Dec 11-16: 

Dec 11 Monday: St. Damascus I

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 16

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 16

Ecclesiasticus 48: 1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17: 10-13

Great are you, Elijah:  You are destined to return.

2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 15

2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 15

Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19

I am your God; I will show you the path to follow.

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14: St John of the Cross

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14

Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15

I am the Lord your God; I will turn deserts into marshes.

Advent 3rd Sunday B; JB - Straighten the Way of Lord; Gaudete Sunday

 

2nd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 13: Saint Lucy

Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30 

God strengthens the weary: They will rise on wings like eagles.

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12; Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12

Isaiah 40:1-11 / Matthew 18:12-14

God is indeed coming; He will gather the lambs in his arms.

2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11; Saint Damasus I

 2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11

Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26

Our God is coming; He will save us.

Advent 2nd Sunday - Quotes

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 9; Saint Peter Fourier

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 9

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8    

Isaiah foresees more things; When you cry out, he will answer you.

Immaculate Conception of Mary - Dec 8

 Popular imagination has added an interesting slant to the story of the woman taken in adultery.

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 7: Saint Ambrose

 Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-27 

There will be a day of reckoning: He humbles those who are proud.

Advent 2nd Sunday B - John the Baptist: Prepare the Way

 

Advent Reflections - 1

1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 6; St Nicholas (Santa Claus)

 1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 6

Isaiah 25:6-10 / Matthew 15:29-37

The Lord will feast his people; He will wipe away all tears.

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 5

Isaiah 11:1-10 / Luke 10:21-24

The Spirit rests upon him; He will defend the rights of the helpless.