Monthly Archives: December 2016

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading 1 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself … Continue reading →

The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Reading 1 1 Jn 2:3-11 Beloved: The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not keep his commandments … Continue reading →

Feast of Saint John, Apostle and evangelist Reading 1 1 Jn 1:1-4 Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the … Continue reading →

Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr Reading 1 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from … Continue reading →

To ray.kono@yahoo.com Today at 6:41 AM December 25, 2016 – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) At the Vigil Mass Reading 1 Is 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, … Continue reading →

Friday of the Fourth Week in Advent Reading 1 Ml 3:1-4, 23-24 Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom … Continue reading →

Thursday of the Fourth Week in Advent Reading 1 1 Sm 1:24-28 In those days, Hannah brought Samuel with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and presented him at the temple … Continue reading →

Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Advent Reading 1 Sg 2:8-14 Hark! my lover–here he comes springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills. My lover is like a gazelle or a young stag. Here he stands behind our wall, … Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Advent Reading 1 Is 7:10-14 The LORD spoke to Ahaz: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky! But Ahaz … Continue reading →