Blessed are they who believe with Mary
that the Lord will fulfill his promises.
The Lord be with you. R/ And also with you.
Michel de Verteuil
General comments17th December, Friday
Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7
Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.
Michel de Verteuil
General CommentsDec 13 Monday (St. Lucy, Virgin, Martyr)
The context: After casting out the animal-merchants and moneychangers from the Temple immediately after the Palm Sunday procession,
3rd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 16
Isaiah 54:1-10 / Luke 7:24-30
Isaiah talks about God's mercy; "I will take you back with love."
3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 14
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32
Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 11
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 10
Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19
I am your God; I will show you the path to follow.