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Thursday of the 4th Week of Advent 1st Reading 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16  Psalm PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 AND 29 Gospel LK 1:67-79 In the tender compassion of our Godthe dawn from on high shall break upon us,to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,and to guide our feetContinue reading “Dec. 24, 2020”

Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent 1st Reading MAL 3:1-4, 23-24 Psalm PS 25:4-5AB, 8-9, 10 AND 14 Gospel LK 1:57-66 O Antiphon O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law:come to save us, Lord our God! Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand. – Responsorial Psalm Today is theContinue reading “Dec. 23, 2020”

Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent 1st Reading 1 SM 1:24-28 Psalm 1 SAMUEL 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8ABCD Gospel LK 1:46-56 O Antiphon O King of all nations and keystone of the Church:come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!The LORD, your God, is inContinue reading “Dec. 22, 2020”

Monday of the 4th Week of Advent 1st Reading Zep 3:14-18a (or SG 2:8-14 ) Psalm PS 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Gospel LK 1:39-45 O Antiphon O Radiant Dawn,splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in theshadow of death. Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!The LORD, yourContinue reading “Dec. 21, 2020”

Sunday of the 4th Week of Advent 1st Reading 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 Psalm PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 2nd Reading ROM 16:25-27 Gospel LK 1:26-38 The final week of Advent begins today! Christmas is in sight! The Gospel reading today stands in sharp contrast to yesterday’s reading. Yesterday, Zechariah did not believeContinue reading “Dec. 20, 2020”

The last week of Advent! What to do: set up your Christmas tree (if you haven’t already) set up your manger scene (if you haven’t already) wrap gifts Decide how you are attending Christmas Mass – this year of 2020 requires a great deal of thought. If you don’t already have plans, you can joinContinue reading “Week 4 of Advent”

Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent 1st Reading JGS 13:2-7, 24-25A Psalm PS 71:3-4A, 5-6AB, 16-17 Gospel LK 1:5-25 O Antiphon O Root of Jesse’s stem,sign of God’s love for all his people:come to save us without delay! Then Zechariah said to the angel,“How shall I know this?For I am an old man, and myContinue reading “Dec. 19, 2020”

Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent 1st Reading JER 23:5-8 Psalm PS 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 Gospel MT 1:18-25 O Antiphon: O Leader of the House of Israel,giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:come to rescue us with your mighty power! When Joseph awoke,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded himand tookContinue reading “Dec. 18, 2020”

Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent 1st Reading GN 49:2, 8-10 Psalm PS 85:9AB AND 10, 11-12, 13-14 Gospel MT 1:1-17 O Wisdom of our God Most High,guiding creation with power and love:come to teach us the path of knowledge! It starts to feel really, really real today – Christmas is just around the corner!Continue reading “Dec. 17, 2020”

Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent 1st Reading IS 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25 Psalm PS 85:9AB AND 10, 11-12, 13-14 Gospel LK 7:18B-23 That that time, John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask,“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” – Luke 7:Continue reading “Dec. 16, 2020”