Monthly Archives: December 2016

01-01-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

January 1, 2017 (Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God) The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and … Continue reading

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12-31-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 31, 2016 Children, it is the last hour;  1_Jn_2:18-21 . . . to those who did accept him (Jesus) he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name,  . . . From his … Continue reading

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12-30-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 30, 2016 (Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother.  My son, take care of your father when he is old; … Continue reading

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12-29-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 29, 2016 (St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr) The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall … Continue reading

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12-28-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 28, 2016 (Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs) When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay … Continue reading

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12-27-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 27, 2016 (St. John, Apostle and Evangelist) St. John wrote, “. . . what we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; for our fellowship is with the … Continue reading

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12-26-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 26, 2016 (St. Stephen, First Martyr) Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my … Continue reading

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12-25-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 25, 2016 (The Nativity of the Lord) How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, “Your God is King!” Is_52:7-10 In the … Continue reading

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12-24-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 24, 2016 O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power!  Alleluia verse (missed from last Sunday) The LORD said to king David, “I will … Continue reading

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12-23-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 23, 2016 O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.  Alleluia verse Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my … Continue reading

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12-22-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 22, 2016 O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! Alleluia verse King of ALL nations! Come and save us from ourselves! For we are poor in … Continue reading

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12-21-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 21, 2016 O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! Alleluia verse Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come! “O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the secret … Continue reading

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12-20-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 20, 2016 O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! Alleluia verse What is the darkness of our prison, beloved? Is it illness or oppression?  Is it the absence … Continue reading

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12-19-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 19, 2016 O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! Alleluia verse But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud … Continue reading

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12-18-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 18, 2016 (4th Sunday of Advent, A) . . . the angel of the Lord appeared to him (Joseph) in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your … Continue reading

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12-17-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 17, 2016 O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! Alleluia verse Be safe, O children of God.  Allow the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading

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12-16-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 16, 2016 Jesus said to the Jews: “You sent emissaries to John, and he testified to the truth.  I do not accept testimony from a human being, but I say this so that you may be saved.  John was … Continue reading

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12-15-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 15, 2016 Though the mountains leave their place and the hills be shaken, My love shall never leave you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the LORD, who has mercy on you. Is_54:1-10 What more hope-filled message … Continue reading

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12-14-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 14, 2016 (St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church) I am the LORD, there is no other; I form the light, and create the darkness, I make well-being and create woe; I, the LORD, do … Continue reading

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12-13-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 13, 2016 (St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr) 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 … Continue reading

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12-12-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 12, 2016 (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. . . . Blessed are … Continue reading

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12-11-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 11, 2016 (3rd Sunday Advent, A, Gaudete Sunday) The Prophet Isaiah said, “Be strong, fear not!  Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you.” Is_35:1-6a,10 No, neither death, nor hatred, not … Continue reading

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12-10-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 10, 2016 How awesome are you, Elijah, in your wondrous deeds!  Sir_48:1-4,9-11 Jesus answered His disciples, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him … Continue reading

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12-09-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 9, 2016 (St. Juan Diego) Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I, the LORD, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.  If you … Continue reading

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12-08-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 8, 2016 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The angel said to Mary, “. . . for nothing will be impossible for God.”  Lk_1:26-38 NOTHING!  Not the sinless conception and birth of the Blessed Virgin, … Continue reading

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12-07-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 7, 2016 (St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 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.   … Continue reading

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12-06-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2016 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! . . . Then the glory of the LORD shall be … Continue reading

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12-05-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 5, 2016 The Prophet Isaiah wrote, A highway will be there, called the holy way; No one unclean may pass over it, nor fools go astray on it. No lion will be there, nor beast of prey go up … Continue reading

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12-04-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 4, 2016 (2nd Sunday Advent, A) John the Baptist said, “Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees.  Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” … Continue reading

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12-03-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 3, 2016 (St. Francis Xavier, Priest) Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.  As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure … Continue reading

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12-02-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 2, 2016 The Prophet Isaiah encouraged, “On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book;  And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. The lowly will ever find joy in the … Continue reading

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