† God is Love. Love everyone as you love yourself.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“Behold, a virgin shall conceive.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 7: 10-14) In those days: The Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheolor high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I … Read more
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGThe birth of Samson is announced by an angel. A reading from the Book of Judges (JUDGES 13: 2 – 7, 24 – 25a) In those days: There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was … Read more
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2025 THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT FIRST READING“I will raise up a righteous shoot to David”. A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:5-8) “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and … Read more
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
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. MEMORIAL OF SAINT LUCY, Virgin & Martyr. FIRST READINGElijah will come again. A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 48: 1 – 4, 9 – 11b) In those days: Then the prophet Elijah arose like a fire, and his word burned like a … Read more
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A FIRST READING “O that you had listened to my commandments!” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 48: 17 – 19) Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, … Read more