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Monthly Archives: December 2022
01-01-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
January 1, 2023 Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep … Continue reading
12-31-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 31, 2022 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
12-30-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 30, 2022 (Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph) 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged "out of Egypt", Holy Family, Jesus, Joseph the dreamer, love, Mt 2, Nazareth, prefiguring
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12-29-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 29, 2022 (St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr) Simeon blessed Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus, and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged contradiction, Jesus, Lk 2, love, Mary, piercing sword, prophesy, sacrifice, Simeon, St. Thomas Becket
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12-28-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 28, 2022 (Feast of the Holy Innocents) 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 under, … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew, Old Testament
Tagged Holy Innocents, Holy Spirit, Jer 31, Jesus, love, martyrdom, Mt 2, respect for life, sacrifice
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12-27-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 27, 2022 (St. John, Apostle and Evangelist) Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life — … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles
Tagged 1 Jn 1, Choice, Eternal Life, hope, Jesus, love, salvation, St. John the Apostle
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12-26-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 26, 2022 (St. Stephen, Deacon and 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged blessings, Deacon, first Christian Martyr, hope, Jesus, Mt 10, persecutions, salvation, St. Stephen
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12-25-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 25, 2022 (The Nativity of the Lord) After their encounter with the angels in the night, the shepherds went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made … Continue reading
12-24-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 24, 2022 (Christmas Eve Day) 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged 2 Sm 7, Canticle of Zechariah, Dwelling Place, House for God, Jesus, King David, light, Lk 1, Mary as Ark of the Covenant, morning star, O Antiphons, O Oriens
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12-23-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 23, 2022 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. When … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged Elizabeth, Jesus, John the Baptist, Lk 1, Mal 3, messenger, O Antiphons, preparation, Prophet, sacrifice
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12-22-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 22, 2022 Hannah, approached (the priest) Eli and said: “Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted … Continue reading
Posted in Alleluia Verse, Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged 1 Sm 1-2, dedication, Hannah, Hannah's song, Jesus, Lord, Magnificat, Mary, O Antiphons, Praise, rejoicing, Samuel, thanksgiving
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12-21-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 21, 2022(St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church)When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Elizabeth, Eternal Life, Jesus, Lk 1, Mary, O Antiphons, O Emmanuel, St. Peter Canisius
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12-20-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 20, 2022In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Annunciation, calendar, datings, Jesus, Lk 1, love, sixth month
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12-19-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 19, 2022There was a certain man from Zorah, of the clan of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. His wife was barren and had borne no children. An angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged Elizabeth Zechariah and John, Jgs 13, Lk 1, miraculous births, O Antiphons, Root of Jesse's stem, Samson
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12-18-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 18, 2022(Fourth Sunday of Advent)Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary people, must you also weary my God? Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged Adonai, Advent, ambassador, Is 7, light, Lk 1, O Antiphons, peace, Rom 1
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12-17-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 17, 2022(The Octave before Christmas)The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. … Continue reading
Posted in Alleluia Verse, Gospels, Matthew
Tagged Geneology, Jesus, Mt 1, O Antiphons, Octave, rejoice, Wisdom
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12-15-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 15, 2022Though 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 The Prophets, the Psalmist, the … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Eternal Life, Is 54, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Life, love, salvation, witness
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12-14-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 14, 2022(St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church)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 … Continue reading
12-13-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 13, 2022(St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr)I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad. Look to him … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged blessings, children of God, humility, Lord, love, Poverty, Ps 34, Repentance, St. Lucy, strength
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12-12-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 12, 2022(Our Lady of Guadalupe)Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God. Alleluia Verse The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called … Continue reading
Posted in Alleluia Verse, Gospels, Luke
Tagged apparition, Blessed Virgin Mary, blessings, hope, Jesus, Lk 1, love, Our Lady of Guadalupe, tilma
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12-11-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 11, 2022(3rd Sunday of Advent, A, Gaudete Sunday)The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. . . . Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say to … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Matthew, Old Testament
Tagged Advent, Divine Recompense, encouragement, eternal reward, Gaudete, Is 35, Jas 5, Jesus, love, Messiah, Mt 11, patient endurance, rejoice, salvation, Vindication
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12-10-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 10, 2022The 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 has already come, and they did … Continue reading
12-09-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 9, 2022(St. Juan Diego, Cuauhtlatoatzin, Visionary)Jesus said, “wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Mt_11:16-19And where has she hidden in today’s world?? The Psalmist wrote: Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the … Continue reading
12-08-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 8, 2022(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 “We declare, pronounce, and define that the doctrine which holds that … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Immaculate Conception, Immaculate Conception Prayer, Ineffabilis Deus, Jesus, Lk 1
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12-07-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 7, 2022(St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church)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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged Commandments, Freedom, humility, Jesus, love, Mt 11, St. Ambrose, yoke
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12-06-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 6, 2022(St. Nicholas, Bishop)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 … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Eternal Life, Is 40, Jesus, mortality, rejoice, salvation, St. Nicholas, Word
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12-05-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 5, 2022Jesus said to the contentious Pharisees, “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged blessings, everyday miracles, Glory, Jesus, Lk 5, love, thanksgiving
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12-04-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 4, 2022(2nd Sunday of Advent, A)John the Baptist warned the Jewish religious leaders and us, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not … Continue reading
12-03-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 3, 2022(St. Francis Xavier, Priest)Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Go to … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged calling, Faith, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus, Kingdom of God, love, mission, Mt 9, St. Francis Xavier
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12-02-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 2, 2022Thus says the Lord GOD: 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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