Advent Prayer Service

Immaculate Conception of Mary: Dec 8 (Celebrated on 9th)

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

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 7; Saint Ambrose

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 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)

 1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)

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 5

 1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 5

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

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

34th Week: Nov 25-30:

 34^th Week: Nov 25-30:

25 Monday: St Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr

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

1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 4

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 3: St. Francis Xavier

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 3: St. Francis Xavier

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

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

1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 2nd

1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 2

Isaiah 2:1-5 / Matthew 8:5-11

Isaiah looks to the future; All nations will live in peace. 

Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy

Advent 1st Sunday C: Dec 1st - Liturgy 

Greeting (See Second Reading)