Monthly Archives: December 2013

7th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:18-21; Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13;John 1:1-18 All things came to be through him. (John 1:3) The story goes that a Catholic priest once visited the home of Albert … Continue reading →

6th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:12-17; Psalm 96:7-10;Luke 2:36-40 She … spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:38) Have you ever looked around at … Continue reading →

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128:1-5;Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones … love. (Colossians 3:12, 14) You are about to head out the door for a family … Continue reading →

Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 John 1:1-4; Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;John 20:1-8 He ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first. (John 20:4) No matter now many remarkable accomplishments can be attributed to St. John—and there are … Continue reading →

Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59;Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17; Matthew 10:17-22 It will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:20) Ah, the day after Christmas. We are still … Continue reading →

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6;John 1:1-18 The Word became flesh. (John 1:14) This is a day for falling in love. This is the day when Mary and Joseph look up from the baby … Continue reading →

4th Week of Advent (Mass in the Morning) 1 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Luke 1:67-79 Blessed be the God of Israel! (Luke 1:68) This is a day of eager, watchful anticipation. In just a few … Continue reading →

http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/13_12_23.mp3 4th Week of Advent Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14;Luke 1:57-66 Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. (Luke 1:64) Have you ever tried to go a whole day without speaking? It’s … Continue reading →

4th Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Romans 1:1-7;Matthew 1:18-24 She was found with child through the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:18) For the first two months of a woman’s pregnancy, the new life forms in secret. But that all … Continue reading →

3rd Week of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6;Luke 1:26-38 I am the handmaid of the Lord. (Luke 1:38) This moment in history is so poignant. You can just imagine all of creation, including the angels, stopping and holding their breath … Continue reading →