“…. the Angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, … Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. . … he will turn many of the children of Israel …
“Teach me your ways, O Lord. Your Ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me Your Paths, Guide me in Your Truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior.” Mass Readings 12.15.14 – NM 24:2-7, 15-17A – PS 25:4-5AB, …
“‘I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, “make straight the way of the Lord,” as Isaiah the prophet said.’ … ‘I baptize with water; but there is One among you whom …
“… the Angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son, and you shall name Him Jesus. …
A friendly reminder, Monday, Dec. 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To avoid confusion, “Immaculate Conception” refers to the Blessed Virgin …
“John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. … he proclaimed:’One Mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of His …
With the first week of Advent we begin a four-week season of anticipation and preparation for the Coming of Christ, leading up to the celebration of His Nativity at Christmas. We also anticipate His Second …
“Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down … Great crowds came to Him … with … the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. … He cured them. The crowds were …
“Jesus Rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, ‘I give You Praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although You have hidden these things from the wise and the learned You have revealed them to the …