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Category: Advent
May the Light of Dawn Illuminate Our Hearts
The “Collect” is a prayer that is said at the beginning of a Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass), and is meant to be a gathering prayer. The following is the Collect in today’s Advent liturgy. May the splendor of your glory dawn in our hearts, we… Continue Reading “May the Light of Dawn Illuminate Our Hearts”
Let Us Be like the Tree Planted by the River
Today’s Advent reading is from Psalm 1. Those who follow you, Lord will have the light of life. [The one who meditates on God’s law] is like a tree planted near running water, that yields its fruit in due season, and whose… Continue Reading “Let Us Be like the Tree Planted by the River”
May We Bring Justice to the Earth this Advent
Today’s Advent quote is from the Gospel Acclamation, which is taken from Isaiah 45:8. Alleluia, Alleluia. Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior. Alleluia, Alleluia.
We Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
I am reposting this blog today on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We have many feasts of Mary in the Church. And this is , by far, my favorite.
The Trees of the Forest Rejoice!
Today’s Advent Reading is the Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96. The Lord our God comes with power. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. Sing to the Lord; bless God’s name; announce God’s salvation, day after… Continue Reading “The Trees of the Forest Rejoice!”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
Let Us Catch the Changing Seasons It is a spectacular thing when cacti blossom! The flowers have a way of overshadowing the cactus, and in the stark landscape of the desert, we can be overcome by their beauty. It is wonderful to catch the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons”
Mary Trusted God
Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – a Feast of Mary. We look to her as a model in the way she responded to God’s call. She listened to God’s word, believed in its’ blessing, and thus acted on it, trusting that… Continue Reading “Mary Trusted God”
The Lord Is My Light
Today’s Advent reading is from the Psalms. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? – Psalm 27:1
On What Is My Life Built?
Today’s Advent reading is from the 7th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew Anyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like the wise one who built a house on rock. -Matthew 7:24 We have recently witnessed the ravages of Sandy,… Continue Reading “On What Is My Life Built?”
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