He saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.
Homily
Bringing Christ to Others - Saturday, December 21, 2024
Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 1:39–40
Running to the Will of God - Friday, December 20, 2024
And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
Faith or Doubt? - Thursday, December 19, 2024
“I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news. But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place, Luke 1:19–20
A Mysterious Pregnancy and Apparent Scandal - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18–19
An Amazing Reality - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Matthew 1:15–16
Religious Politicians - Monday, December 16, 2024
“Where was John’s baptism from? Was it of heavenly or of human origin?” They discussed this among themselves and said, “If we say ‘Of heavenly origin,’ he will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’ Matthew 21:25–27
Turn From Sin - Sunday, December 15, 2024
The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” Luke 3:10
Approaching the Word of God - Saturday, December 14, 2024
“I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands.” Matthew 17:12–13
Dancing and Mourning - Friday, December 13, 2024
Jesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not mourn.’” Matthew 11:16–17
Our Merciful Mother - Thursday, December 12, 2024
Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Luke 1:30–31
Laying Down Your Burdens - Wednesday, December 11, 2024
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
The Joy of Our Lord - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
“Jesus said to his disciples: “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?” Matthew 18:12