2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12; Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 12

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

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

2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11; Saint Damasus I

 2nd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 11

Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26

Our God is coming; He will save us.

Advent 2nd Sunday - Quotes

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 9; Saint Peter Fourier

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 9

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.

Immaculate Conception of Mary - Dec 8

 Popular imagination has added an interesting slant to the story of the woman taken in adultery.

1st Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 7: Saint Ambrose

 Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-27 

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

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

 

Advent Reflections - 1

1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 6; St Nicholas (Santa Claus)

 1st Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 6

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 5; Saint Sabas

1st Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 5

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

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