Podcast – Three Great Things
Sunday Mass homilies prepared and presented by Fr. Andrew Ricci to help Catholics dynamically engage their faith through Study, Prayer, and Service.
Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! Catholic Inspiration
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Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#200)
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Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God’s hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent (#199)
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St. John of Kanty, pray for us!
Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
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Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Advent (#198)
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4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives. Catholic Inspiration
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The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#10)
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Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter! Catholic Inspiration
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Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#196)
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Daily Mass: We strive for God’s justice and peace. Catholic Inspiration
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Psalm 72 inspires us to call upon the Lord for the grace to promote God’s justice and peace in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#194)
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Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus as told by Matthew. Catholic Inspiration
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Matthew reveals the Israelite lineage of Jesus, reminding us that God works in the messiness of life and invites us to grow in faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#193)
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Daily Mass: Christ invites us to do the Father’s will. Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#188)
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Daily Mass: Teach me your ways, O Lord. Catholic Inspiration
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Psalm 25 invites us to seek out the Lord for life-long learning and instruction.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#187)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
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Let’s explore the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 7:10-14
Ahaz refuses to tempt the Lord and ask for a sign. The Lord, however, responds that “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.”Psalm – 24:1-6
“Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory.” The earth is the Lord’s, and those who are sinless shall receive a blessing from God.2nd Reading – Romans 1:1-7
St. Paul opens his great letter to the Romans in honor of...3rd Sunday of Advent: Christ fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah. Catholic Inspiration
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Responding to a question from John the Baptist, Jesus references a prophecy from Isaiah with the works of his earthly ministry and reveals his identity as the messiah.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (#7)
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