Feast of Epiphany, Jan 4th

January 3, Saturday

January 3, Saturday

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

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

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 29-Jan 3:

Octave of Christmas: Dec 29-Jan 3:

Dec 29 Monday: St. Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr: 

Dec 31st: Reflection and Liturgy

Seventh Day within Octave of Christmas

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

Antichrists have appeared: They came from our ranks

Christmas Octave, 30th December

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

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 Prayers

 New Year Prayers 

Opening Prayer: 

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

 

New Year - Quotes

  

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

Holy Family, Feast, Dec 28th - 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.

Holy Family, Feast

 

Dec 22-27:

  Dec 22-27:

Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist

Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist

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

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

December 26, St Stephen, First Martyr

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.

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: Stories and Reflections

Advent, December 24th

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

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 4 Sunday A - Liturgy

1. Emmanuel: God With Us 2. A Child, Sign of Hope 

Greeting (From the Second Reading) 

To you all, who are God’s beloved and called to be saints, grace and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:7) R/ And also with you.

Advent, December 22

Advent, December 22

1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56 

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

Advent 4th Sunday A; Emmanuel, God with Us

 

Advent, December 20th

Advent, 20th December

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

Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.

Advent, December 19th

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

A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.

Advent 18th December

 Advent 18th December

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

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

Advent 3rd Week: Dec 15-20:

 Advent 3^rd Week: Dec 15-20:

Advent Wednesday, Dec 17

Advent 17th December

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7

Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.

3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16

 3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32

Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.

3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15:

3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 / Matthew 21:23-27

Balaam prophesies; A star shall advance from Jacob.

Advent 3rd Sunday A: Liturgy

A. There Shall Be No Poor Among You   

B. Joy in the Lord's Coming 

Readings: Is 35:1-6, 10; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

Advent 3rd Sunday A: Gaudete Sunday

 

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy

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 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe

 2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe

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

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

Advent 2nd Week: Dec 8-13:

 Advent 2^nd Week: Dec 8-13:

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 11

 2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 11

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

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

2nd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 10

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 9

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 9

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

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

Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of BVM

One page synopsis: Mary’s prophecy, given in her Magnificat, 

Advent 2 Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers

 Greeting (See Second Reading)

United in mind and voice we give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord be with you.

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

 

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6: St. Nicholas

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6; St. Nicholas

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.

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

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

Isaiah 29:17-24 / Matthew 9:27-31                  

Isaiah talks about messianic times; Then the eyes of the blind will see.

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 4; St John of Damascene

Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27    

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

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 6; Saint Nicholas

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 6; Saint Nicholas

Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:221, 24-27    

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