Tag Archives: Advent

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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11-27-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

November 27, 2022 (1st Sunday of Advent, A) St. Paul wrote, Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; … Continue reading

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12-06-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2021(St. Nicholas, Bishop)One day as Jesus was teaching, . . . some men brought on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed; they were trying to bring him in and set him in his presence. But not finding … Continue reading

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11-28-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

November 28, 2021 (1st Sunday of Advent, C) Brothers and sisters: May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to … Continue reading

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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

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11-29-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

November 29, 2020 (First Sunday of Advent, B) Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert!  You do not know when the time will come. . .  You do not know when the Lord of the house is coming, … Continue reading

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12-17-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 17, 2019 (First of the Seven ‘O Antiphons’) “O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!” The Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at … Continue reading

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12-04-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 4, 2019 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 this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils … Continue reading

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12-01-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 1, 2019 (First Sunday of Advent) Jesus said, “Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house … Continue reading

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12-07-18 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 7, 2018 (St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Jesus touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened.  Jesus warned them sternly,  “See that no one … 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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12-03-17 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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12-01-17 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 1, 2017 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.  Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Lk_21:29-33 As we approach the … 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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12-06-16 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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12-04-16 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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11-27-16 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

November 27, 2016 (First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A) They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.  Is_2:1-5 Jesus … Continue reading

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12-18-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 18, 2015 “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.  For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.  She will bear a son and … Continue reading

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12-13-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 13, 2015 (Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday) The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, he will sing joyfully because of … Continue reading

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12-06-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2015 (Second Sunday of Advent, C) St. Paul said, “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil_1:4-6, 8-11 In … Continue reading

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11-29-15 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

November 29, 2015 (First Sunday of Advent, C) Brothers and sisters: May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all . . .   1_Thes 3:12—4:2 Words to the world!!! _____________________end of post

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12-06-14 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

December 6, 2014 (St. Nicholas, Bishop) Jesus instructed His disciples to go out and proclaim the Good News of God’s Kingdom.  He said, “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”  Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 What is … Continue reading

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12-08-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

12-08-13 (2nd Sunday Advent, A) John the Baptist said, “I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I.  I am not worthy to carry his sandals.  He will baptize … Continue reading

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11-27-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-27-13 During the time of the exile of Israel to Babylon, the King of Babylon was being very disrespectful of God by partying with the Sacred Vessels taken from the Temple in Jerusalem.  He was a fearless man, except when … Continue reading

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11-26-13 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

11-26-13 All that the “world” has to offer us, beloved, may seem delightful, pretty, intriguing and amazing.  But to all of that – Jesus warns,  “All that you see here, – the days will come when there will not be … Continue reading

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