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Monthly Archives: December 2023
01-01-24 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
January 1, 2024 (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
12-31-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 31, 2023 (Holy Family, Jesus, Joseph and Mary) When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they (Joseph and Mary) took him (Jesus) up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. When … Continue reading
12-30-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 30, 2023 When Mary and Joseph had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor … Continue reading
12-29-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 29, 2023 (St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr) Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord as their first born son. There they met a man named Simeon who was awaiting … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged belief, Eternal Life, Faith, hope, Jesus, Jesus' presentation, Lk 2, love, Mary and Joseph, salvation, Thomas Becket
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12-28-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 28, 2023 (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, in accordance with … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged abortion, Holy Innocents, human dignity, Jesus, Life, love, Mt 2, Rachel, ruthlessness
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12-27-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 27, 2023 (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, Gospels, John
Tagged 1 Jn 1, Faith, Jesus, Jn 20, love, seeing, St. John the Apostle
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12-26-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 26, 2023 (St. Stephen, First Martyr) Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles
Tagged Acts 6, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love, St. Stephen, Wisdom
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12-25-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 25, 2023 (The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas) What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, John
Tagged birthday of the lord, Christmas, Gospel Prologue, Jesus Christ, Jn 1, Life, light, Nativity
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12-24-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 24, 2023 (4th Sunday of Advent, Christmas Eve) 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged 2 Sm 7, Body of Christ, covenant, Dwelling Place, Good News, House of God, Jesus, King David
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12-22-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 22, 2023 Hannah brought Samuel with her, . . . and presented him at the temple of the LORD in Shiloh. She approached Eli (the priest) and said: “Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged 1 Sm 1, Jesus, offering, sacrifice, Samuel and Hannah, thanksgiving
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12-21-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 21, 2023 (St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church) “Arise, my beloved, my dove, my beautiful one, and come! “For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Emmanuel, Enya, Jesus, light, Nativity, Sg 2, St. Peter Canisius, warmth, Winter
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12-20-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 20, 2023 The LORD spoke to Ahaz: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged Ahaz, dependence on God, Emmanuel, Is 7, Jesus, Signs, virgin
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12-19-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 19, 2023 Out of the barrenness of Manoah’s wife, The woman bore a son and named him Samson. The boy grew up and the LORD blessed him; the Spirit of the LORD stirred him. Jgs_13:2-7,24-25a Out of the barrenness … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged Elizabeth - Zechariah - John the Baptist, God's love, Jesus, Jgs 13, Lk 1, miracles, salvation, Samson
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12-18-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 18, 2023 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
12-17-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 17, 2023 (3rd Sunday Advent, B) 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 prophetic utterances. Test … Continue reading
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12-16-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 16, 2023 As they were coming down from the mountain, 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 … Continue reading
12-15-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 15, 2023Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged attitudes, God's will, Jesus, joy, love, Mt 11, Wisdom
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12-14-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 14, 2023 (St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church) 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 So, … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
Tagged hope, Is 41, Jesus, salvation, St. John of the Cross, strength
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12-13-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 13, 2023 (St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr) The LORD is the eternal God, creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint nor grow weary, and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny. He gives strength to the fainting; … Continue reading
12-12-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 12, 2023 (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 how does this happen … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Blessed Virgin Mary, Blessing, Jesus, Juan Diego, Lk 1, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
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12-11-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 11, 2023(St. John of Damascus I, Pope)After Jesus healed a paralyzed man, He stood up immediately before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. Then astonishment seized them all and they glorified … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke, Old Testament
Tagged healing, Holy Spirit, incredible things, Is 35, Jesus, Kingdom of Heaven, Lk 5, love
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12-10-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 10, 2023 (2nd Sunday Advent, B) St. Peter wrote, “Since everything is to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be, conducting yourselves in holiness and devotion, waiting for and hastening the coming of … Continue reading
Posted in Acts and Epistles, Gospels, Mark
Tagged 2 Pt 3, Chemical Synthesis, dissolution, Jesus, John the Baptist, Kingdom of Heaven, Mk 1, perfection, purity, reactions, Repentance, salvation, sin, Worthiness
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12-09-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 9, 2023 (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
12-08-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 8, 2023 (The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Blessed Virgin Mary, Franciscan Spirituality, Grace, Holiness, Immaculate Conception, Jesus, John Duns Scotus, Lk 1, perfection
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12-07-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 7, 2023 (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
12-06-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 6, 2023 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Matthew
Tagged boundless giving, compassion, giving, healing, hope, Jesus, love, Mt 15, obedience
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12-05-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 5, 2023 Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged Baptism, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Knowing Jesus, Life, Lk 10, Wisdom
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12-04-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 4, 2023 When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in … Continue reading
12-03-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 3, 2023 (1st Sunday Advent, B) Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! . . . you do not know when the lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at … Continue reading
12-02-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes
December 2, 2023 Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will … Continue reading
Posted in Gospels, Luke
Tagged being prepared, end times, Jesus, Lk 21, love, strength, tribulations
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