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Call to worship Today, the Prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist call us to dream, to envision a world without divisions and to prepare for God to enter into human history — not as a mighty warrior but as a tender shepherd. Repentance and forgiveness will lead us all to holiness. To the point: The […]

All scriptures Gospel John the Baptist Father Elijah, Franciscan Friar Sunday Gospel Reflection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FeOkRpQbgU&list=PL-DI2AQahZt2bxguckwbXDdW080xf9CHh&index=2&t=0s&app=desktop Gospel Proclamation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yIcZQ5Gm0M First Reading and Psalm Meditation by Father Francis Martin Psalm 85 performed by Chris Brunelle Second Reading In His Time The Coming of the Day of God Liturgical Music for Reflection Every Valley Every Valley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpzDk0wg_S8 Your Mercy […]

For children Gospel Reading for Kids Tell Me the Story: John the Baptist God’s Story: John the Baptist John the Baptist Story Kid’s Bible Story: John The Baptist John the Baptist For teens Advent Candles: Meaning and Symbolism Advent Candle Week 2: Promise Reveals Love Cartoon Bible: Mark 1: 1-8 Mark 1: 1-8 Beginning of […]

Call to worship These four weeks of the Advent season remind us to be watchful and alert, to be ready and eager for the joy and peace that the Messiah Jesus brings, and to prepare ourselves as faithful servants for the Master’s coming at the end of time. To the point: Jesus’ admonition “Be watchful! […]

Reflections about the Advent season Advent Candles: Meaning and Symbols The Meaning of the Advent Wreath Candles What Is Advent? Advent: More Than A Chocolate Calendar The True Meaning of Advent Waiting for Christmas The Spirituality of Advent The Advent Revolution All scriptures Proclamation of the Readings Catholic Women Preach First Sunday of Advent SOLT […]

For children First Sunday of Advent Advent for Kids What’s What in the Church? The Advent Wreath Brother Francis: Intro to Advent Whirl Kids Celebrate Advent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y_sElib8YA The Advent Wreath Gospel Reading and Reflection I Am the Potter For teens Advent Explained in 60 Seconds Advent in Two Minutes What Is Advent Again What is […]

Call to worship At the end of the liturgical year, the church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus. Today’s scriptures offer three visions: at the end of time Jesus will come as a healing shepherd, a judge who brings justice and a brother who draws us close. Today’s solemn feast reminds us that God’s love is […]

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reflection The Solemnity of Christ the King concludes the liturgical year with the assertion that, despite the ominous end-of-time imagery featured in the preceding weeks, God is the ultimate power in the universe. What does this power look like? Today’s readings offer two views. First, […]

All scriptures Christian Women Preach SOLT Liturgy Preparation The Solemnity of Christ the King Gospel LUMO: Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25: 31-46 First Reading Proclained and Explained Liturgical music for this week He Is King of Kings He Is Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords The Lord Is My Shepherd Psalm To Jesus Christ […]