Daily Mass Readings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm In the first reading, Micah said that a prince of peace is coming. Jesus is the Prince of Peace! Micah’s people were divided in faith and needed peace throughout the lands. Jesus was the one to bring that peace. Paul said in the second reading to the Hebrews that sacrifices from Jewish law wer…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122124.cfm In the first reading, Zephaniah says our Lord is in our midst. He has driven away our enemies. Another prophet telling us the Lord comes. In the gospel, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. She stays with her during her pregnancy and Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist. She tells Mary that her baby…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122024.cfm Today’s first reading is Isaiah proclaiming the coming of the Lord. The virgin will conceive a son and he will be called Emmanuel. Amen! We are so close to Christmas! In the gospel, Mary is now visited by an angel. He said that she will have a baby and His name will be Jesus….

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121924.cfm We have two visits from angels today in the readings. One from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Both barren women, who have been longing for a child. In the first reading, an angel appears to Samson’s mom. The angel said that Samson will save the people and that no blade…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121824.cfm Today’s first reading is from Jeremiah telling people about the coming of the Lord. A king will come to rule with justice! Amen! In the gospel, Matthew told the story of the second annunciation of Jesus. The first announcement was made to Mary, that she would conceive a son. The Lord will take care…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121724.cfm Today’s first reading is from the death bed of Jacob. He is speaking to his sons and foretelling of their power and the fate of the world. His son Judah will rule, the fourth son, not the eldest. My commentary says that the end of the reading is a prophesy fulfilled first by David…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121624.cfm In today’s first reading, another prophet says prepare for the coming of the Lord. “I see him, though not now; I behold him, though not near: A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel.” In the gospel, the chief priests and elders questioned the authority of Jesus preaching in…

Known as Gaudete Sunday, the pink candle of the Advent wreath: https://www.catholic.com/qa/why-is-rose-used-during-advent-in-the-advent-wreath-and-vestments# https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cfm The first reading is about having joy because the Lord is coming. The prophet said sing for joy because the Lord will be among you. In the second reading, we have one of my favorites, “The Lord is near. Have no anxiety…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121424.cfm In today’s first reading one prophet is amazed by what happened to Elijah and that we can see the face of God. Have faith! Faith of a mustard seed and your reward is as big as the mustard plant! In the gospel, the disciples are asking Jesus about Elijah’s coming. Jesus said that Elijah…

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121324.cfm Today’s first reading is Isaiah proclaiming what God said, “I, the LORD, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.” Keep His commandments and you will see the transformation in your life. Amen! In the gospel, Jesus still has trouble convincing people to listen!…