AD SENSE

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 6: St. Nicholas

 2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 6

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

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

Advent 1st Week: Nov 28-Dec 3

 Advent 1st Week: Nov 28-Dec

Nov 28 Monday: Mt 8: 5-11: 

Advent 2nd Sunday A: John the Baptist

 

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.

St. Francis Xavier, Patron of Missions and Missionaries, Dec 3

St. Francis Xavier, Patron of Missions and Missionaries, Dec 3

1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 / Mark 16:15-20 

Today the Church celebrates the feast of St Francis Xavier, the Co-patron of India and of all missions and missionaries all over the world.

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 3

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 3

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 2

 1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 2

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 1

 1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 1

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

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

Thanksgiving (US): Nov 24

Introduction: Today is a day of national thanksgiving in the USA 1) for the blessings and protection God has given us. 2) for our democratic government and prosperity, we enjoy 3) for our freedom of speech and religion, and 4) for the generosity and goodwill of our people.