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Monthly Archives: December 2020
12-31-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 31, 2020 (St. Sylvester I, Pope) Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that the antichrist was coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. Thus we know this is the last hour. They went out … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, John
Tagged 1 Jn 2, Blessing, Jesus, Jn 1, love, New Year, prayer, St. Sylvester I, truth
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12-30-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 30, 2020 Pretty much all that we know of the childhood of Jesus comes from two statements in the Gospels. This was the first: “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was … Continue reading
12-29-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 29, 2020 (St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr) 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 is a liar, and … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles
Tagged 1 Jn 2, commands, Jesus, knowing God, love, peace, prayer, St. Thomas Becket, unity
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12-28-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 28, 2020 (Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs) When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and … Continue reading
12-27-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 27, 2020 (Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged forgiveness, Holy Family Sunday, Jesus, Lk 2, love, pierced heart, prophesy, sign of contradiction
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12-26-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 26, 2020 (St. Stephen, First Martyr) Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. . . . he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Matthew
Tagged Acts 6, endurance, hope, Jesus, love, martyrdom, Mt 10, persecution, salvation, St. Stephen
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12-25-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 25, 2020 (The Nativity of our Lord, Jesus Christ; Christmas) 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, John
Tagged Christmas, God's love and our love, humble love, Jesus, Jn 1, love, sacrificial love, unfathomable love
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12-24-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 24, 2020 “In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged "The Star of Bethlehem", Canticle of Zechariah, Christmas, hope, Jesus, light, Lk 1, love, peace, salvation
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12-23-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 23, 2020 (St. John of Kanty, Priest) After being mocked for their childlessness, in their old age, Elizabeth and Zechariah had a son. . . On the eighth day (those same mocking neighbors came) to circumcise the child, they … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged being judgmental and not, Blessing, Elizabeth and Zechariah, hope, Jesus, John the Baptist, Lk 1, love, peace, salvation, trust
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12-22-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 22, 2020 Hannah, the mother of Samuel (who would later become a great prophet in Israel), said to the priest Eli, “Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged 1 Sm 1, Blessed Virgin Mary, Hannah, Jesus, Magnificat, offering, prophet Samuel, sacrifice, thanksgiving
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12-21-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 21, 2020 (St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church) 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. … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Blessed Virgin Mary, Elizabeth, Faith, hope, Jesus, Lk 1, love, miraculous mothers, salvation, St. Peter Canisius, The Visitation
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12-20-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 20, 2020 (4th Sunday of Advent, B) Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Lk_1:26-38 The trusting innocence of a lover of the Lord. Mary was … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged acceptance, God's will, Jesus, Lk 1, love, Mary's fiat, obedience
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12-18-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 18, 2020 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged dreamer, Emmanuel, God with us, Gospel Christmas versions, hope, Jesus, Joseph, love, Mt 1, Nativity, peace
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12-17-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 17, 2020 O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! Alleluia Verse O Come Lord Jesus! Give us the wisdom of the Holy Spirit within us. … Continue reading
Posted in Alleluia Verse
Tagged alleluia verse, come, Jesus, O Antiphon, preparation, Wisdom
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12-16-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 16, 2020 Turn to me and be safe, all you ends of the earth, for I am God; there is no other! By myself I swear, uttering my just decree and my unalterable word: To me every knee shall … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged Blessing, Is 45, Jesus, Lk 7, love, omnipotence, One God, worship
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12-15-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 15, 2020 I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD: the remnant of Israel. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged compassion, example, humble, Incarnation, Jesus, love, Zep 3
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12-14-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 14, 2020 (St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church) Balaam the Prophet prophesied, “A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel.” Nm_24:2-7,15-17A The “Star,” a light to guide all people … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Baalam, Faith, hope, Jesus, love, Nm24, salvation, St. John of the Cross
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12-13-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 13, 2020 3rd Sunday of Advent, B, (Gaudete Sunday) Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise … Continue reading
12-12-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 12, 2020 (Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas) And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Lk_1:39-47 Strange but marvelous signs of our God and Mary our … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Blessed Virgin Mary, documentary video, Glorification, hope, Jesus, Lk 1, love, Mary Our Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, tilma
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12-11-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 11, 2020 Jesus said, “wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Mt_11:16-19 Wisdom, how much of it have you seen lately, beloved? With all the corruption that’s gone on in our electoral process, all the absurdity associated with Covid, all … Continue reading
12-10-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 10, 2020 (Our Lady of Loreto) 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 least in the Kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged Choice, Elijah, hope, Jesus, John the Baptist, Life, Mary's home, messenger, Mt 11, Our Lady of Loreto, salvation
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12-09-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 9, 2020 (St. Juan Diego) Jesus said to the crowds: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek … Continue reading
12-08-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 8, 2020 (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 According to Your word, Lord! Not my will, … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Luke
Tagged Choice, Eph 1, forgiveness, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus, kingdom, Life, Lk 1, love, Mother of God, purity, sacrifice, sinlessness, St. Paul
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12-07-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 7, 2020 (St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you. . . . A highway will be there, called … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Eternal Life, heaven, hope, Is 35, Jesus, journey, joy, Life, preparation, redemption, reward, salvation, St. Ambrose, thanksgiving
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12-06-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 6, 2020 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) 2nd Sunday of Advent B John said to the crowds, “I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mk_1:1-8 While the water washes away all of our sins, … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Mark, Old Testament
Tagged Advent, Eternal Life, Glory, hope, Is 40, Jesus, John the Baptist, Mk 1, preparation, Reunion, salvation, St. Nicholas
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12-05-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 5, 2020 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 sick, raise the … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged appreciation, giving and receiving, Jesus, Mt 9, optimization, thanksgiving
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12-04-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 4, 2020 (St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church) The Prophet Isaiah said, “And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” Is_29:17-24 The Psalmist wrote, “One thing I ask of the LORD; … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged compassion, Jesus, love, Mt 9, seeing as God sees, St. John Damascene, understanding, unity, vision
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12-03-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 3, 2020 (St. Francis Xavier, Priest) 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. “Everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged foundation, hope, Jesus, knowing God, love, Mt 7, salvation, security, St. Francis Xavier
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12-02-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 2, 2020 After curing many of the sick among a huge crowd of people, Jesus summoned his disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged healing, hope, Jesus, love, moved with love, Mt 15, nourishment, persistence in love, salvation
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