Nativity of the Lord Mass During the Day

Christmas – God’s Love For You Is Out of This World First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7 – 10. Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 98. Second Reading:Hebrews 1. 1 – 6. Gospel: Luke 1. 1 – 8.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Hewas in the...

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Cycle A)

First Reading (Isaiah 7. 10 – 14)Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 24)Second Reading (Romans 1. 1 – 7)Gospel: Matthew 1. 18 – 24The Annunciation to Joseph is a parallel narrative to the Annunciation of Mary. There arestrong and significant similarities in these two...

Third Sunday of Advent (A)

First Reading: Isaiah 35. 1 – 6a, 10Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 146)Second Reading 5. 7 – 10Gospel: Matthew 11. 2 – 11Those who enjoy reading poems will appreciate today’s first reading with its vivid and lushimages composed for the people of God who were exiles...

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (CYCLE A)

First Reading: Isaiah 11. 1 – 10Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72. 1 – 2, 7 – 8, 12 -13, 17.Second Reading: Romans 15. 4 – 9Gospel: Matthew 3. 1 – 12Today the Church wants us to meet Jesus through John the Baptist. ‘He was a heard, acrier warning the citizens of the...