Tag Archives: John the Baptist

05-31-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Joe Puglis

May 31, 2023 (Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 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 among … Continue reading →

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02-03-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Joe Puglis

February 3, 2023 (St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr) Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels. Be mindful of prisoners as if sharing their imprisonment, and of the ill-treated as of yourselves, … Continue reading →

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01-04-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Joe Puglis

January 4, 2023 (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious) John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.  … Continue reading →

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01-03-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Joe Puglis

January 3, 2023 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me … Continue reading →

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01-02-23 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Joe Puglis

January 2, 2023 (Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church) John said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” Jn_1:19-28 As the world … Continue reading →

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12-23-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Joe Puglis

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 →

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08-01-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Joe Puglis

August 1, 2022 (St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed … Continue reading →

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07-30-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Joe Puglis

July 30, 2022 (St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that … Continue reading →

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04-08-22 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Joe Puglis

April 8, 2022 Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John first baptized, and there he remained. Many came to him and said, “John performed no sign, but everything John said about this man was true.” And … Continue reading →

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12-23-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joe Puglis

December 23, 2021 (St. John of Kanty, Priest) Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the … Continue reading →

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12-16-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Joe Puglis

December 16, 2021 Jesus spoke about John the Baptist saying, “This is the one about whom Scripture says: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you.’  I tell you, among those born … Continue reading →

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12-15-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joe Puglis

December 15, 2021 John the Baptist summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to John’s disciples, “Go and … Continue reading →

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12-09-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Joe Puglis

December 9, 2021 (St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin) 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 →

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12-05-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Joe Puglis

December 5, 2021 (2nd Sunday Advent C) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea … Continue reading →

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06-24-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Joe Puglis

June 24, 2021(Nativity of St. John the Baptist)When they (the neighbors and relatives) came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, “No. He … Continue reading →

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03-18-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joe Puglis

March 18, 2021 (St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Jesus said, “I have testimony greater than John’s. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that … Continue reading →

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01-17-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Joe Puglis

January 17, 2021 (2nd Sunday Ordinary Time, B) The LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!”  Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”  1_Sm_3:3b-10,19 Today’s Scriptures are all about calls and answers.  The key … Continue reading →

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01-02-21 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Joe Puglis

January 2, 2021 (Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church) John the Baptist said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’  Jn_1:19-28 How … Continue reading →

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12-23-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Joe Puglis

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 →

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12-10-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Joe Puglis

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 →

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12-06-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Joe Puglis

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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01-20-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Joe Puglis

January 20, 2020 (St. Sebastian, Martyr and St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr) Samuel said (to King Saul): “Does the LORD so delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obedience to the command of the LORD? Obedience is better than … Continue reading →

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01-19-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Joe Puglis

January 19, 2020 (2nd Sunday Ordinary Time, A) The Lord said, “I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”  Is_49:3,5-6 … when we respond to God’s call with: … Continue reading →

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01-12-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Joe Puglis

January 12, 2010 (The Baptism of the Lord) Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to … Continue reading →

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01-02-20 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Joe Puglis

January 2, 2020 (Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church) John the Baptist said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah … Continue reading →

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12-21-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Joe Puglis

December 21, 2019 (Fifth of Seven ‘O Antiphons’) “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.” “The people who walked in darkness have … Continue reading →

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12-19-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Joe Puglis

December 19, 2019 (Third of Seven ‘O Antiphons’) “O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!” “On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to … Continue reading →

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12-16-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Joe Puglis

December 16, 2019 When Jesus had come into the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people approached him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you … Continue reading →

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12-14-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Joe Puglis

December 14, 2019 (St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church) Blessed is he who shall have seen you and who falls asleep in your friendship. Sir_48:1-4,9-11 And to see God is to let go of seeing anything … Continue reading →

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12-08-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Joe Puglis

December 8, 2019 (2nd Sunday Advent, A) 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 … Continue reading →

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08-29-19 Catholic Daily Mass Quotes

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Joe Puglis

August 29, 2019 (The Passion of St. John the Baptist) The girl hurried back to the king’s presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”  Mk_6:17-29 … Continue reading →

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