Monthly Archives: December 2014

12-31-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 31, 2014 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to … Continue reading

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12-30-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 30, 2014 (Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas) St. John wrote, “Do not love the world or the things of the world.  If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  For all … Continue reading

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12-29-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 29, 2014 (Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas) St. John said, “Beloved: The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments.  Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not keep his commandments … Continue reading

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12-28-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 28, 2014 (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) The LORD’s servant Simeon, filled with the Holy Spirit, took the Child Jesus into his arms and proclaimed, “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according … Continue reading

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12-27-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 27, 2014 (St. John, Apostle and Evangelist) St. John wrote, “We are writing this so that our joy may be complete.”    1 Jn 1:1-4 What would it take, beloved, to be able to truthfully say, “my joy is complete?”  … Continue reading

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12-26-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 26, 2014 (St. Stephen, First Martyr) Jesus said, “You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved.”  Mt 10:17-22 St. Stephen said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and … Continue reading

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12-25-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 25, 2014 (The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas) “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”   Lk 2:15-20 Could you imagine, beloved, keeping that much locked up in your heart, and not running around shouting … Continue reading

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12-24-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 24, 2014 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while … Continue reading

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12-23-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 23, 2014 When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.  Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.  They … Continue reading

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12-22-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 22, 2014 Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”  Lk 1:46-56 Hannah, the mother of Samuel (the Prophet) said to Eli the priest, “I am the woman who stood … Continue reading

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12-21-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 21, 2014 (4th Sunday Advent, B) The LORD said to David the king, “I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, … Continue reading

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12-20-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 20, 2014 The Angel Gabriel said to Mary, “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.  He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and … Continue reading

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12-19-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 19, 2014 To the future mother of Samson, An angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Though you are barren and have had no children, yet you will conceive and bear a son. . … Continue reading

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12-18-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 18, 2014 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.  For it is through the Holy Spirit that … Continue reading

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12-17-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 17, 2014 “Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more.”  Ps 72 So, beloved, in a world filled with tragedy, injustice and war, we might just ask, where is the justice and … Continue reading

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12-16-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 16, 2014 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. The LORD redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.  Ps 34 Trust in … Continue reading

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12-15-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 15, 2014 The psalmist pleaded, “Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior . . .”  Ps 25 The Lord shows … Continue reading

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12-14-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 14, 2014 (3rd Sunday Advent, B; Gaudete Sunday) The prophet Isaiah proclaimed, “I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul; for he has clothed me with a robe of salvation . . . ” … Continue reading

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12-13-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 13, 2014 (St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr) . . the disciples asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”  He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah … Continue reading

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12-12-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 12, 2014 (Our Lady of Guadalupe) Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” . . . And Mary … Continue reading

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12-11-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 11, 2014 The LORD spoke through the prophet Isaiah saying: “I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’” Is 41:13-20 The psalmist said: … Continue reading

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12-10-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 10, 2014 They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles’ wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.  Is 40:25-31 ENCOURAGEMENT, beloved! Never give up.  Hope … Continue reading

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12-09-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 9, 2014 A voice says, “Cry out!” I answer, “What shall I cry out?” “All flesh is grass, and all their glory like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower wilts, when the breath of the … Continue reading

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12-08-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 8, 2014 (Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”  Lk 1:26-38 This is Mary’s fiat – her total submission … Continue reading

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12-07-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 7, 2014 (2nd Sunday of Advent, B and Pearl Harbor Day) The prophet Isaiah said, “A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!”   Is … Continue reading

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12-06-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2014 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) Jesus instructed His disciples to go out and proclaim the Good News of God’s Kingdom.  He said, “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”  Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 What is … Continue reading

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12-05-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 5, 2014 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: to dwell in … Continue reading

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12-04-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 4, 2014 (St. John Damascene) Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.”  Mt 7:21, … Continue reading

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12-03-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 3, 2014 (St. Francis Xavier, Priest) Speaking of the Lord, the prophet Isaiah said, “On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever.” … Continue reading

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12-02-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 2, 2014 The prophet Isaiah said, “The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a Spirit of counsel and of strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, … Continue reading

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