The 4 th Sunday of Advent May our waiting for the Messiah lead to a deeperrelationship with Jesus and His mother. May we discern God’s will as Jesus did and not be afraidto step out in faith toward loving service. May we follow Mary’s example of reaching out beyond ourimmediate confines to help and honor […]

3 rd Sunday of Advent Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. It is necessary for avictorious life in Christ. We pray for joy. John the Baptist knew who the Messiah was whenhe saw Him. May we acknowledge the Messiah andlong for His return. Our Lady appeared to indigenous Mexicans thuselevating their lowly state. We […]

Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary Mary was pure of heart and obedient to God’s Word.May our own lives reflect the same virtues withMary’s help. Mary’s fiat opened her heart and womb to God’sWord. May parents hold their children dear byteaching them Christian values. Often family relationships are fraught with tension.May all believers be instruments […]

Second Sunday of Advent For perseverance in faith and love knowing that Godwill complete the work begun in each one of us… For our Jewish brothers and sisters that Christianswork to create mutual understanding and rid societyof antisemitism… For families harmed by violence and for men andwomen discriminated against because of race,gender or national origin… […]

First Sunday of Advent Petitions – Nov. 27-28 In this Advent season of longing for the Light of the world may webe like Joseph in our quiet joy and faithful service to others… God’s Word exhorts us to be vigilant. May we not let down ourguard by excessive feasting or needless anxiety. . . . […]