Monthly Archives: December 2017

12-31-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 31, 2017 (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one … Continue reading

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12-30-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 30, 2017 St. John wrote, “the world and its enticement are passing away.  But whoever does the will of God remains forever.”  1_Jn_2:12-17 So we must be very careful which “bank” we place all our funding into.  One will … Continue reading

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12-29-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 29, 2017 A holy and devout man named Simeon took him (the baby Jesus) into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen … Continue reading

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12-28-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 28, 2017 (Holy Innocents) 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 there until I tell you.  Herod is going to search … Continue reading

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12-27-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 27, 2017 (St. John, Apostle and Evangelist) Concerning his faith, his witness of Jesus and his hope, John wrote, “what we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; … Continue reading

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12-26-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 26, 2017 (St. Stephen, Deacon, Martyr) Jesus warned his disciples of the evil lurking in the hearts of man and how it will impact them as His disciples.  He said, “When they hand you over, do not worry about … Continue reading

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12-25-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 25, 2017 (The Nativity of the Lord) 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 … Continue reading

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12-24-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 24, 2017 (4th Sunday of Advent, B) The angel said, “You shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David … Continue reading

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12-23-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 23, 2017 Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.  Luke 21:28 Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his … Continue reading

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12-22-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 22, 2017 O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!  Alleluia Verse Thought this was good . . . no plug for its source intended – but … Continue reading

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12-21-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 21, 2017 Elizabeth said to Mary, “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”  Lk_1:39-45 Elizabeth had known the whole story before Mary even got there.  She and John were … Continue reading

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12-20-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 20, 2017 Isaiah said to Ahaz, the King of Judah: “Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary men, must you also weary my God?  Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: … Continue reading

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12-19-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 19, 2017 The angel said to Zechariah, “… your prayer has been heard.  Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. . . . He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even … Continue reading

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12-18-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 18, 2017 Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Mt_1:18-25 It was a complicated story right from the very start.  How does God come among … Continue reading

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12-17-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 17, 2017 (3rd Sunday of Advent, B) I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul;  Is_61:1-2a,10-11 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Lk_1:46-54 Brothers … Continue reading

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12-16-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 16, 2017 Sirach wrote, How awesome are you, Elijah, in your wondrous deeds! . . . You were destined, it is written, in time to come to put an end to wrath before the day of the LORD, To … Continue reading

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12-15-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 15, 2017 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 would hearken to … Continue reading

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12-14-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 14, 2017 (St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church) Jesus said to the crowds: “Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the … Continue reading

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12-13-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 13, 2017 (St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr) To whom can you liken me as an equal, says the Holy One.  Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these things: . . . The LORD is … Continue reading

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12-12-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 12, 2017 (Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas) Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!  See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD.  Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day, and … Continue reading

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12-11-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 11, 2017 Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication;  With divine recompense he comes to save you.   Is_35:1-10 Just watched a 2017 movie called, “Valerian and the … Continue reading

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12-10-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 10, 2017 (2nd Sunday of Advent, B) John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he … Continue reading

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12-09-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 9, 2017 (St. Juan Diego) 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 the … Continue reading

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12-08-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 8, 2017 (The 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 Total submission!  Even in the light of possible … Continue reading

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12-07-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 7, 2017 (St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 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 … Continue reading

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12-06-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2017 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. . . .  On that day it … Continue reading

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12-05-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 5, 2017 On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.  The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a … Continue reading

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12-04-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 4, 2017 (St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church) A Roman centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant who was near death.  Jesus responded in the affirmative!  And yet the centurion continued, “Lord, I am not worthy … Continue reading

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12-03-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 3, 2017 (First Sunday of Advent, Yr. B) Jesus said, “Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May … Continue reading

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12-02-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 2, 2017 As we conclude this last week of Ordinary Time: Jesus said to his disciples: “. . . pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of … Continue reading

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