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Jan 5th: Monday After Epiphany

Jan 5th: Monday After Epiphany 

1 John 3:22 - 4:6 / Matthew 4: 12-17, 23-25

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR 

Jan 4th: Epiphany of the Lord

 

January 3, Saturday

 January 3, Saturday

1 John 2:29 - 3:6 / John 1:29-34
John identifies Jesus: “There is the Lamb of God.”

January 2nd: Sts 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?”

Octave of Christmas: Dec 29-Jan 3:

Octave of Christmas: Dec 29-Jan 3:

Dec 29 Monday: St. Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr: 

Dec 31st: Octave of Christmas

 Seventh Day within Octave of Christmas

1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18
Antichrists have appeared: They came from our ranks

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

Octave of Christmas, 29th December, 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

New Year -- Resources

   

A New Year Prayer
Holy Father,
God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.
We praise You for Your unequalled greatness.

New Year Prayers

New Year Prayers 

Opening Prayer: 

New Year - Quotes

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Here is a collection of assorted quotations, stories and prayers to welcome in the new year.

Jan 1st: New Year & Feast of Mary, Mother of God

Holy Family Feast - Dec 28th - Liturgy

 Greeting (See the Second Reading)

We are already the children of God; we need not be afraid in his presence. May the Lord Jesus be always with you.

Feast of the Holy Family - Dec 28th

 

December 22-27

 Dec 22-27:

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.

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.

St. Stephen, First Martyr 26th December

Dec 27th: 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 - Liturgy

  December 25

1. Flesh From Our Flesh 2. A Recognizable God 3. The Face of God

Christmas - 2025: Stories and Reflections

Advent, 24th December

 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79 

Nathan prophesies about David: “Your kingdom will last forever. ”

Advent 4th Sunday A: Liturgy

 1. Emmanuel: God With Us 2. A Child, Sign of Hope 

Greeting (From the Second Reading) 

To you all, who are God’s beloved and called to be saints, grace and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:7) R/ And also with you.

Advent, 23rd December

Advent, 23rd December

2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:67-79     

Nathan prophesies about David; "Your kingdom will last forever.”

Advent, December 22

Advent, December 22

1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56 

Hannah takes Samuel to the Temple; Hannah dedicates Samuel to God.

Advent 4th Sunday A: Emmanuel, God-with-us

Advent, 20th December

Advent, 20th December

Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38

Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.

Advent, 19th December

 Judges 13:2-7, 24-25 / Luke 1:5-25

A barren woman conceives: Samson is born.

Advent 18th December

Advent 18th December

Jeremiah 23:5-8 / Matthew 1:18-24       

Jeremiah prophesies: A descendant of David will rule as king.

Advent 3rd Week: Dec 15-20:

Advent 3rd Week: Dec 15-20:

Advent, December 17th

Advent 17th December, 

Genesis 49:2, 8-10 / Matthew 1:1-7

Jacob prophesies; Judah will hold the Royal Scepter.

3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16

3rd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 16

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 / Matthew 21:28-32

Zephaniah’s prophesies; I will prepare a humble people.

3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15

3rd Week of Advent, Monday, Dec 15

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17 / Matthew 21:23-27

Balaam prophesies; A star shall advance from Jacob.

Advent 3rd Sunday A; Gaudete; Rejoice

Advent 3rd Sunday A - Liturgical Prayers

A. There Shall Be No Poor Among You   

B. Joy in the Lord's Coming 
Readings: Is 35:1-6, 10; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11

2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy

 2nd Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 13; Saint Lucy

Ecclesiasticus 48: 1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17: 10-13

Great are you, Elijah:  You are destined to return.

2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe

2nd Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 12th; Our Lady of Guadalupe

Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19

I am your God; I will show you the path to follow.

Advent 2nd Week: Dec 8-13:

  Advent 2nd Week: Dec 8-13:

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 11

2nd Week of Advent, Thursday, Dec 11

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 10

 Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30 

God strengthens the weary: They will rise on wings like eagles.

2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 9

 2nd Week of Advent, Tuesday, Dec 9

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

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

Dec 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary

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

Advent 2nd 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.

Advent 2nd Sunday A: Prepare the way: John the Baptist

1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6; St. Nicholas

 1st Week of Advent, Saturday, Dec 6; St. Nicholas

Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 / Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8    

Isaiah foresees more thingsWhen you cry out, he will answer you.

1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas

1st Week of Advent, Friday, Dec 5; Saint Sabas

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 4; St John of Damascene

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

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

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