Dec 26 Tuesday: St. Stephen: For a brief biography, click on https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-stephen/Matthew 10: 17-22: Mt 10:17-22:
January 2nd: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
January 2nd: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28
Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”
Dec 30th: Christmas Octave
Christmas Octave, 30th December
1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40
Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains
Dec 29th: St. Thomas Becket
Octave of Christmas, 29th December, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35
The light is shining; If we don't love, we are in darkness
Dec 28th, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18
We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us
Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
Dec 27: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8
Eternal life becomes visible; We touched him with our hands.
Dec 26: St. Stephen, First Martyr
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
Martyrdom of Stephen: They rushed at him and stoned him.
Christmas: Liturgical Prayers
December 25
1. Flesh From Our Flesh 2. A Recognizable God 3. The Face of God
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BLESSING OF THE CRIB
BLESSING OF THE CRIB
✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All Amen. The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Advent, 22nd December, Friday
Advent, 22nd December, Friday
1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56
Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicates Samuel to God.
Advent, 21st December, Thursday
Advent, 21st December, Thursday
Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45
The time is near; My lover comes leaping over the hills.
Advent, 20th December, Wednesday
Advent, 20th December, Wednesday
Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.
Advent, 19th December, Tuesday
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 / Luke 1:5-25
A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.
Advent, 18th December, Monday
Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24
Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) - Liturgical Prayers
Sunday, December 17 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) Exult For Joy
The One You Do Not Know
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2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 16
2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 16
Ecclesiasticus 48: 1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17: 10-13
Great are you, Elijah: You are destined to return.
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14; St John of the Cross
2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 14
Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15
I am the Lord your God; I will turn deserts into marshes.
2nd Week of Advent, Wednesday, Dec 13: Saint Lucy
Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30
God strengthens the weary: They will rise on wings like eagles.
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.
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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.
Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary
Popular imagination has added an interesting slant to the story of the woman taken in adultery.
1st Week of Advent, Thursday: Dec 7: St. Ambrose
Isaiah 26:1-6 / Matthew 7:21, 24-27
There will be a day of reckoning: He humbles those who are proud.
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.
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 4: Saint John of Damascene
1st Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 4
Isaiah 2:1-3 / Matthew 8:5-11
Isaiah looks to the future; All nations will live in peace.
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