"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READING“The sceptre shall not depart from Judah.” A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 49: 2, 8 – 10) In those days: Jacob called his sons, and said, “Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob, and hearken to Israel your father. “Judah, … Read more
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGMessianic salvation is promised to all of the poor. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah (ZEPHANIAH 3: 1 – 2, 9 – 13) Thus says the Lord: “Woe to her that is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens … Read more
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“A star shall come forth out of Jacob.” A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 24: 2 – 7, 15 – 17a) In those days: Balaam lifted up his eyes, and saw Israel encamping tribe by tribe. And the Spirit of God came … Read more
Gaudete Sunday marks a moment of joyful hope in the midst of the Advent season, a time of waiting, repentance, and preparation for Christmas. 1. A Call to Rejoice 🌸 The word “Gaudete” comes from Latin and means “Rejoice.”It comes from the opening line of the Entrance Antiphon: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I … Read more
14th DECEMBER 2025. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE SUNDAY) | YEAR A. FIRST READING“God himself will come and save you.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 35: 1 – 6a, 10) The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the lily it shall blossom abundantly, … Read more