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Archive for December 2020

Bible Diary for January 3rd – 9th

By Ashley Cady | December 31, 2020
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SundayJanuary 3rd Epiphany of the Lord (observed) 1st Reading: Is 60:1–6:Arise, shine, for your light has come. The Glory of Yahweh rises upon you. Night still covers the earth and…

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Weekly Devotion – December 28th

By Ashley Cady | December 28, 2020
A nativity scene with statues of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus in a manger, an angel, and several animals, all arranged with decorative plants and lights.

Sunday we recognized the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as they took Jesus to the Temple. There they encountered Simeon and Anna, who had awaited the coming of…

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Bible Diary for December 27th – January 2nd

By Ashley Cady | December 24, 2020
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SundayDecember 27th Feast of the Holy FamilySt. John 1st Reading: Gen 15:1–6; 21:1–3:After this the word of Yahweh was spoken to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram,…

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Weekly Devotion – December 21st

By Ashley Cady | December 21, 2020
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In Sunday’s first reading we hear about the house of God. God says it is not in our hands to build but that He will give us a living temple.…

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Bible Diary for December 20th – 26th

By Ashley Cady | December 17, 2020
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SundayDecember 20th 4th Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: 2 Sm 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16:When the king had settled in his palace and Yahweh had rid him of all his surrounding…

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Weekly Devotion – December 14th

By Ashley Cady | December 14, 2020
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In this week’s Gospel, John the Baptist must refute claims that he is the Messiah. Instead of pretending he’s someone he’s not, John tells the Pharisees that he is only a…

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Bible Diary for December 13th – 19th

By Ashley Cady | December 10, 2020
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SundayDecember 13th 3rd Sunday of AdventSt. Lucy 1st Reading: Is 61:1–2a, 10–11:The spirit of the Lord Yahweh is upon me, because Yahweh has anointed me to bring good news to…

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Weekly Devotion – December 7th

By Ashley Cady | December 7, 2020
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:“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” Like John the Baptist, we too are called to give testimony to the…

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Bible Diary for December 6th – 12th

By Ashley Cady | December 3, 2020
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SundayDecember 6th 2nd Sunday of AdventSt. Nicholas 1st Reading: Is 40:1–5, 9–11:Be comforted, my people, be strengthened, says your God. Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, proclaim to her that…

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December 2020 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer

By Ashley Cady | December 2, 2020
Prayer to St. Jude for those affected by Cancer: St. Jude, you are the bearer of abiding hope. I place myself in your care as I bear the cross of cancer. I trust that you intercede constantly for me, giving me courage when I am afraid, strength when I grow weary, hope for my most difficult challenges. Most faithful patron, may you remind me always of the love and healing God offers to each of His children. Amen.

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 first…

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