MASS READINGSFOR TODAY December 24, 2024 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mass in the Morning Reading I 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “H...
In the Roman Catholic Church, All Saints' Day is a Holy Day of Obligation in many (but not all) countries, meaning going to Mass on the date is required unless one has a good reason to be excused from that obligation, such as illness. However, in a number of countries that do list...
Now, for the first 25 years of my priesthood, I celebrated Mass like you see it when you go to a typical parish: in English, facing the people. It can be done reverently; I’ve seen it done reverently; I’ve tried to do it reverently myself. But the last three years, after study...
saying those within the Church who tell us ‘it’s this or nothing’ are heretics and not Catholics. His remarks came during the morning Mass on Thursday celebrated at the Santa Marta residence.”
The Holy Octave of Consecration to God Our Fatherinvolves eight days of prayer, scripture readings, and meditation, as well as participation in the Holy Mass, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The first seven days serve as preparatory steps leading to the final day of assembly...
Why am I telling you this, you may wonder. Well, every morning, with a coffee in hand, my husband and I read the Daily Mass. There I find described our world today. Take a week ago, the first reading, Paul to the Galatians (5:18-25), where the works of the flesh are contrasted...