John 19: 25-27 Heb 5:7-9 / Psa 31 “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” (John 19:26) She stood at the foot of the cross, With sorrow no mother could bear, Consider that no greater loss Could ever lead us to despair. Near the cross of Jesus stood [...]
Matthew 1: 1-16,18-23 Rom 8:28-30 / Psa 13 Of her was born Jesus, Who is called the Messiah. (Matthew 1:17) Reading our Lord’s genealogy Can be such a puzzling mystery… But if we look deeply we can see God’s plan includes Mary’s nativity. In today’s Gospel of Matthew, he outlines the genealogy of our Lord, [...]
Luke 2: 41-51 Isa 61:9-11 / 1 Sam 2 His mother treasured all these things in her heart. (Luke 2:51) Most Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blessed recourse of our hurts and pain, Inspire us never to grow weary Serving God for our eternal gain. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of [...]
Luke 1: 26-38 Isa 7:10-14,8-10 / Ps 40 / Heb 10:4-10 I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. (Luke 1:38) Her virtues that we emulate Will shield us from all tribulation; Today let’s pause to meditate Her ‘Yes’ that led to our redemption In the [...]
Luke 2: 16-21 Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67 / Gal 4: 4-7 Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:18) Lord, on this first day of the year, We honor Mary, Jesus’ mother. May her example draw us near To the Infant lying in the manger. So the shepherds [...]
Luke 2: 22-35 1 Jn 2:3-11 / Psa 96 My eyes have seen Your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples. (Luke 2:31) No longer do we walk in the dark, Christ is our light and inspiration; No fear or worry as we embark, Now that we know our destination. When [...]
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