Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24;

Luke 1: 57-66

Haydock Biblical Commentary + Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide

First Part, Question 21, Articles 1 & 3;

Article 1: Whether There is Justice in God;

Article 3: Whether There is Mercy in God.

St. Francis de Sales, St. Philip Neri, St. Cyprian, and St. Augustine on the importance and manner of our prayer.

From "Half Hours With the Saints and Servants of God"

Micah 5: 1-4;

Hebrews 10: 5-10;

Luke 1: 39-45;

Haydock Biblical Commentary + Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide

Dom Gueranger's reflection on Christ as King of the Nations

First Part, Question 20, Articles 2 & 3;

Article 2: Whether God Loves All Things;

Article 3: Whether God Loves All Things Equally

St. Philip Neri, Pere Croiset, and Fr. Antoine de la Porte on the most important grace of final perseverance.

From "Half Hours With the Saints and Servants of God"

Dom Gueranger's reflection on Christ as Oriens, Dawn of the East

First Part, Question 19, Articles 6, 7 & 9;

Article 6: Whether the Will of God is Always Fulfilled;

Article 7: Whether the Will of God is Changeable;

Article 9: Whether God Wills Evil

St. Ambrose and St. Augustine on the virtue of meekness.

From "Half Hours With the Saints and Servants of God"