Feast of Epiphany, Jan 5th

Jan 4th, Saturday; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

4th January, Saturday; Elizabeth Ann Seton

1 John 3:7-10 / 1:35-42 

Two disciples meet Jesus: The time was about four o’clock.

Jan 3rd, Friday: Holy Name of Jesus

January 3, Friday

1 John 2:29 - 3:6 / John 1:29-34

John identifies Jesus: “There is the Lamb of God.”

Dec 30, 2024-Jan 4, 2025

 Dec 30, 2024 –Jan 4, 2025:

New Year Resources

    

A New Year Prayer

Holy Father,

God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.

We praise You for Your unequalled greatness.

New Year: Liturgical Prayers

 New Year Prayers 

Opening Prayer: 

2nd January, Thursday: 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, Tuesday, 31st December

 Octave of Christmas, 31st December

1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18

Antichrists have appeared; They came from our ranks.

Dec 30th: Monday, 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

28th December, 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

Holy Family, Feast, Dec 29th - Liturgy

Greeting (See the Second Reading)

We are already the children of God; we need not be afraid in his presence. May the Lord Jesus be always with you.

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

New Year: Quotes, Prayers, etc

Here is a collection of assorted quotations, stories and prayers to welcome in the new year.

Feast of the Holy Family - Dec 29th

28th December, 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

St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27

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.

Christmas 2024 - Liturgy

Christmas - Liturgy

Dec 23-28: Christmas Octave

Dec 23-28:

Dec 23 Monday: (St. John of Candy, priest) (The Nativity of St. John the Baptist): Lk 1:57-66 

Christmas 2024

Advent 4th Sunday C: Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting (See the Gospel)

Blessed are they who believe with Mary that the Lord will fulfill his promises. The Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.

Advent 3rd Week: Dec 16-21

Dec 16-21:

Dec 16 Monday: Mt: 21:23-27:

Advent 4th Sunday C: Mary's Visitation

     

Advent, 24th December, Tuesday

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

Nathan prophesies about David: “Your kingdom will last forever. ”

Advent, 23rd December, Monday

Advent, 23rd December

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

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

Advent, 21st December, Saturday

Advent, 21st December

Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45     

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

Advent, 20th December, Friday

Advent, 20th December

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

Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.

Advent, December 19th, Thursday

Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 / Luke 1:5-25

A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.

Advent 18th December, Wednesday

Advent 18th December

Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24       

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

Advent December 17th, Tuesday

Advent 17th December, Tuesday

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-17

Advent 1st Week: Dec 2-7

 Advent 1st Week: Dec 2-7

Advent Daily Reflections

First Monday of Advent
December 1, 2024

Advent 3rd Sunday C - Liturgy

 Greetings (See Second Reading)

Advent 2nd Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting (See Second Reading)