Posts by Colleen Smith
Bible Diary for December 10th – December 16th
SundayDecember 10th 2nd Sunday in Advent 1st Reading: Is 40:1-5, 9-11:Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Day of Prayer for the Healing of Cancer
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…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – December 4th
On Sunday we began Advent, waiting for the arrival of Jesus in our lives. If we wait routinely, it is possible we will not recognize Him. How can we be…
Read MoreBible Diary for December 3rd – December 9th
SundayDecember 3rd 1st Sunday of AdventSt. Francis Xavier 1st Reading: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7:You, Lord, are our father, our redeemer you are named forever. Why do you let us wander,…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – November 27th
“What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.” In the parable Jesus tells this week, we learn the importance of showing…
Read MoreBible Diary for November 26th – December 2nd
SundayNovember 26th 26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeChrist the King 1st Reading: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17:Thus says the Lord god: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – November 20th
In the parable, Jesus tells us about the amount of trust the master places in his servants. He expects the servants to use the money responsibly, and rewards the ones…
Read MoreBible Diary for November 19th – November 25th
SundayNovember 19th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31:When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to…
Read MoreBible Diary for November 12th – November 18th
SundayNovember 12th 32nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Josaphat 1st Reading: Wis 6:12-16:Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her, and found by those…
Read MoreWeekly Devotion – November 6th
Our reflection from the Gospel this week is: “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Do your actions match your words? The Pharisees are…
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