The daily mass readings for the Memorial of Saint Lucy highlight God’s guidance (Isaiah 48:17-19), emphasizing the prosperity that follows adherence to His commandments. The responsorial psalm reflects the blessings of the righteous, and the Gospel (Matthew 11:16-19) contrasts public perceptions of John the Baptist and Jesus, affirming that true wisdom reveals itself through actions.
The readings for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe emphasize Mary’s pivotal role in salvation history. Zechariah proclaims God’s presence among His people, while the Gospel recounts the Annunciation, where Mary accepts God’s plan to bear Jesus. The psalm honors Mary, recognizing her as the highest honor among women.
Daily mass readings for Dec 11,2024
Reading 1 : Is 40:25-31
Gospel : Mt 11:28-30
Daily mass readings for Dec 10,2024;
Reading 1 : Is 40:1-11
Gospel : Mt 18:12-14
St. John Berchmans (1599-1621) was a Belgian Jesuit scholastic and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. Born in Diest, Belgium, he was the son of a shoemaker and showed an early inclination towards religious life
Daily mass readings : Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
Reading 1 : Gn 3:9-15, 20
Reading 2 : Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel : Lk 1:26-38
During the Advent season, Christians take time to honor the birth of Jesus, God’s Son, on Earth. Christmas is a highly anticipated event in the Christian faith. It marks the birth of the Messiah in a manger to a virgin mother. This fulfills ancient prophecies. It initiates a series of events to save the world from sin. This is the essence of the Advent season.
Daily mass readings for Dec 8,2024
Reading I : Bar 5:1-9
Reading II : Phil 1:4-6, 8-11
Gospel : Lk 3:1-6
Bl. Diana
Blessed Diana d’Andalo (1201-1236) was an Italian Dominican nun who founded the Monastery of Saint Agnes in Bologna, Italy.
Daily mass readings : Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church;
Reading 1: Is 30:19-21, 23-26
Gospel : Mt 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8
