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- Daily Mass: Lord I am not worthy…only say the word…Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-19128760-edited.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-19128760-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-19128760-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23250" />Photo by Juan Martin Lopez on Pexels.com
A Roman centurion reveals a profound faith in Jesus that echoes in our response at every Mass to this very day.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent (#175)
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7 min - 2nd Sunday of AdventPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-5997539.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-5997539.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-5997539.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23223" />Photo by Top5Way Agency on Pexels.com
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10
- The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon an ancestor of the line of Jesse, and he shall judge with justice, wisdom, and strength.
- Creation will experience profound peace, and the Gentiles shall seek out the dwelling of God.
Psalm – 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17
- “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.”
- The king shall rescue the poor and judge with justice.
2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9
- Through Christ, God gives us hope, endurance, and encouragement.
- We welcome one another, as Christ welcomes us.
Gospel – Matthew 3:1-12
- John the Baptist proclaims, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
- John speaks of one who is coming after him, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of Advent (#4)
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11 min - 1st Sunday of Advent – Seeing God from a different point of view. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-913215.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-913215.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-913215.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23244" />Photo by Archie Binamira on Pexels.com
Advent offers us a profound opportunity to change our spiritual perspective when we open our hearts to silence and personal reflection.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)
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Jesus urges his disciples to avoid certain temptations and pray for the strength to remain vigilant in tough times.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 34th Week of the Year (#508)
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Using an example from nature, Jesus exhorts his disciples to see clearly the signs of the times and respond with faithfulness to God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 34th Week of the Year (#507)
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6 min - Thanksgiving Day!Pexels.com" data-medium-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-2928146.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-2928146.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-photo-2928146.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-23217" />Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com
On this Thanksgiving Day we pause to count our blessings and direct our gratitude toward God, others, and the simple joys that enrich our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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The Lord makes it clear that there will be tough times in our spiritual lives, reminding us to lean into our faith when the going gets rough.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#505)
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The Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke both reveal the changing aspects of life, inviting us to turn to the Lord for strength and guidance.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year (#504)
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St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us!
0 min - Daily Mass: Jesus teaches a crucial lesson about sacrifice. Catholic Inspiration
Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches that it is not the amount we give but the amount of the sacrifice we make that matters in the sight of heaven.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Sunday of the Year (#503)
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
- The mountain of the Lord shall be the highest mountain, and people shall come toward it.
- On this mountain will be peace among the nations.
Psalm – 122: 1-9
- “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
- We rejoice and pray that Jerusalem is a city of peace and prosperity.
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
- The hour is at hand to awake from sleep; salvation is near.
- We put on the Lord Jesus Christ, throwing off the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light.
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
- Referring to the time of Noah, Jesus urges the people to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
- Christ calls us to be prepared, for at an unexpected hour the Son of Man will come.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent (#1)
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