First Reading – Numbers 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! …
To Christ, Emmanuel, whom the Virgin conceived and brought forth, let us give praise and pray to him: Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. You gave Mary the joy of motherhood, — give all parents true joy in their children. Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. King of …
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 this is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if …
Blessed be the Lord Jesus, our Peace, who came to unite man with God. Let us pray to him in humility: Lord, grant your peace to all. When you were born you showed your kindness and gentleness, — help us always to be grateful for all your blessings. Lord, grant …
Let us joyfully acclaim Christ, born at Bethlehem in Judea, for he gives nourishment and guidance to his holy people: Let your favor rest upon us, Lord. Christ the Savior, desired of the nations, spread your Gospel to places still deprived of the Word of life, — draw every person …
First Reading – 1 John 2:12-17 I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name’s sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have conquered the Evil …
J.M.J. Merry Christmas! Let us receive the true peace and “great joy” that this Day brings! God bless us all! For this last Christmas of the decade, My Reflection offers a new and unique perspective — to deepen our appreciation for the Nativity of the Lord and its meaning in …
Let us adore the Son of the living God who humbled himself to become a son of a human family, and let us proclaim: Lord, you are the model and Savior of all. Christ, by the mystery of your subjection to Mary and Joseph, — teach all people reverence and …
First Reading – Sirach 2:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever …
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, and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we …
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