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Flickers of Light and Dark - Blessed Is She

Flickers of Light and Dark

First Reading: 1 John 2:18-21 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that the antichrist was coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. Thus we know...
December 31, 2016
Saint Joseph's Fiat - Blessed Is She

Saint Joseph's Fiat

Feast of the Holy Family First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his...
December 30, 2016
Believing in the Power of Forgiveness - Blessed Is She

Believing in the Power of Forgiveness

Feast of Holy Innocents and Martyrs First Reading: 1 John 1:5–2:2 Beloved: This is the message that we have heard from Jesus Christ and proclaim to you: God is light,...
December 28, 2016
Our Joy May Be Complete - Blessed Is She

Our Joy May Be Complete

Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist First Reading: 1 John 1:1-4 Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what...
December 27, 2016
Love Him - Blessed Is She

Love Him

Feast of Saint Stephen, First Martyr First Reading: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the...
December 26, 2016
The Nativity of the Lord - Blessed Is She

The Nativity of the Lord

Nativity of the Lord, Christmas First Reading: Isaiah 62:11-12 See, the LORD proclaims to the ends of the earth: say to daughter Zion, your savior comes! Here is his reward...
December 25, 2016
Tender Compassion on the Eve of Our Lord's Birth - Blessed Is She

Tender Compassion on the Eve of Our Lord's Birth

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he...
December 24, 2016
Unapologetic Witness - Blessed Is She

Unapologetic Witness

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 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...
December 23, 2016
Courage to Speak Joy! - Blessed Is She

Courage to Speak Joy!

First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 In those days, Hannah brought Samuel with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and presented him...
December 22, 2016
Trust and Not Control - Blessed Is She

Trust and Not Control

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the...
December 20, 2016
Impossible Things - Blessed Is She

Impossible Things

First Reading: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25A There was a certain man from Zorah, of the clan of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. His wife was barren and had borne no...
December 19, 2016
Wondering and Trusting - Blessed Is She

Wondering and Trusting

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the...
December 18, 2016