Daily mass readings for Dec 10,2024
Daily mass readings for Dec 10,2024;
Reading 1 : Is 40:1-11
Gospel : Mt 18:12-14
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
On the first Friday of Advent, scripture reflects God’s promise of transformation, emphasizing hope for the lowly and justice against the tyrant. The Psalm reaffirms the Lord as salvation and refuge, while the Gospel recounts Jesus healing blind men, highlighting the power of faith and the urgency of sharing divine acts.
St. Mary Di Rosa born Paola Francesca Maria in 1813 in Brescia, Italy, was the foundress of the Handmaids of Charity.
Daily mass readings: Thursday of the First Week of Advent;
Reading 1 : Is 26:1-6
Gospel : Mt 7:21, 24-27