First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Reflection: The Prophet Isaiah speaks in this Sunday’s first reading about a time of restoration for the people of Israel. Ultimately, this restoration would come in the Messianic Age, when the Messiah would reign as king. The… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Reflection: This passage is the first of four “Servant Songs” from the Prophet Isaiah, speaking of the servant of the Lord. It is likely that in the original context the “servant” referred to the nation of… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Reflection: In this Sunday’s first reading, Isaiah prophesies about a time of glory and splendor for Israel. This great time is represented by the symbol of light, when “the Lord shines.” This light that will come to… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Micah 5:1-4A Reflection: On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the anticipation is building for the fast approaching celebration of Christmas. This Sunday’s readings indicate that anticipation. The first reading from the Prophet Micah speaks of the coming of the… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18A Reflection: This Sunday we celebrate “Gaudete Sunday,” the Third Sunday of Advent. The Latin word Gaudete means “Rejoice!” On this Sunday, we take a short hiatus from the mostly somber nature of Advent and rejoice in the nearness of… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 Reflection: The theme of this Sunday’s readings is preparation, as is a common theme during this season of Advent. We are invited, in particular, to prepare for the coming of the Lord through repentance and restoration. The… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reflection: The Prophet Jeremiah here speaks of a time of fulfillment promised by the Lord. At that time, a descendent of King David would come forth to restore justice. This “just shoot” would bring fulfillment and peace… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Reflection: This Sunday we celebrate the great Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This solemnity is always held on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, one week before the beginning of Advent…. Continue Reading →
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 Reflection: The Church focuses on the return of Christ and the end of the world at the end of each liturgical year (which culminates next Sunday with the Solemnity of Christ the King). This is to remind… Continue Reading →
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Reflection: In this Sunday’s readings, we hear about two poor widows who put great faith in God. In the first reading, the widow encountered the Prophet Elijah when she was at the end of her rope…. Continue Reading →
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