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
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.
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
Advent, December 22
Advent, December 22
1 Sam 1:24-28 / Luke 1:46-56
Advent, 20th December
Advent, 20th December
Isaiah 7:10-14 / Luke 1:26-38
Isaiah prophesies; A virgin shall bear a son.
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, 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 - Liturgical Prayers
A. There Shall Be No Poor Among You
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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