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Archive for December 2019

Weekly Devotion – December 30th

By Ashley Cady | December 30, 2019
A nativity scene depicting baby Jesus lying in a manger, surrounded by statues of Mary kneeling in prayer, Joseph standing with a staff, and an angel standing behind them with hands clasped in prayer. The scene includes animals like a donkey and an ox, as well as decorative plants and flowers.

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel.” In this week’s Gospel, Joseph places his trust in…

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Bible Diary for December 29th – January 4th

By Ashley Cady | December 26, 2019
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayDecember 29th The Holy FamilySt. Thomas Becket 1st Reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14:For the Lord established that children should respect their father; he confirmed the right of the mother over her…

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Weekly Devotion – December 23rd

By Ashley Cady | December 23, 2019
A wreath made of pine branches with four lit candles - three of one shade and one of a different shade - arranged in a row.

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.” God speaks to all of us in many…

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Bible Diary for December 22nd – 28th

By Ashley Cady | December 19, 2019
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayDecember 22nd 4th Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Is 7:10-14:Once again Yahweh addressed Ahaz, “Ask for a sign from Yahweh your God, let it come either from the deepest depths…

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Weekly Devotion – December 16th

By Ashley Cady | December 16, 2019
A wreath made of pine branches with four lit candles - three of one shade and one of a different shade - arranged in a row.

The readings in this third week of Advent speak to us about waiting and preparation for Jesus. The first reading recounts the joy that will come, while the second reading…

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Bible Diary for December 15th – 21st

By Ashley Cady | December 12, 2019
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayDecember 15th 3rd Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Is 35:1-6a, 10:Let the wilderness and the arid land rejoice, the desert be glad and blossom. Covered with flowers, it sings and…

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Weekly Devotion – December 9th

By Ashley Cady | December 9, 2019
The interior of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church filled with people seated in wooden pews, facing an altar decorated with religious statues and an image of St. Jude. Stained glass windows line one side of the church, and a priest stands at the front near the altar.

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned…

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Bible Diary for December 8th – 14th

By Ashley Cady | December 5, 2019
Clasped hands in a prayer position resting on an open bible.

SundayDecember 8th 2nd Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Is 11:1-10:From the stump of Jesse a shoot will come forth; from his roots a branch will grow and bear fruit. The…

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December Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

By Ashley Cady | December 4, 2019
Interior photo of The National Shrine of St. Jude showing a statute of St. Jude in front of a wall of lit prayer candles.

Throughout today’s liturgies at the National Shrine of St. Jude, we will pray in a special way for all those who suffer from cancer. Join us today, and on the…

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Weekly Devotion – December 2nd

By Ashley Cady | December 2, 2019
A relic of St. Jude: A golden monstrance displayed on an ornate altar. The monstrance has concentric circular designs and holds the consecrated Eucharistic host at its center.

Our reflection from the Gospel this week is:“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.“ As we begin the season of Advent, we…

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