First Reading – 1 John 2:29—3:6 If you consider that God is righteous, you also know that everyone who acts in righteousness is begotten by him. See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason …
Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …
First Reading – 1 John 2:22-28 Beloved: Who is the liar? Whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Whoever denies the Father and the Son, this is the antichrist. Anyone who denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. Let …
First Reading – Numbers 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! …
To Christ, Emmanuel, whom the Virgin conceived and brought forth, let us give praise and pray to him: Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. You gave Mary the joy of motherhood, — give all parents true joy in their children. Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. King of …
First Reading – 1 John 2:18-21 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that the antichrist was coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. Thus we know this is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if …
Blessed be the Lord Jesus, our Peace, who came to unite man with God. Let us pray to him in humility: Lord, grant your peace to all. When you were born you showed your kindness and gentleness, — help us always to be grateful for all your blessings. Lord, grant …
Let us joyfully acclaim Christ, born at Bethlehem in Judea, for he gives nourishment and guidance to his holy people: Let your favor rest upon us, Lord. Christ the Savior, desired of the nations, spread your Gospel to places still deprived of the Word of life, — draw every person …
First Reading – 1 John 2:12-17 I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name’s sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have conquered the Evil …
Let us adore the Son of the living God who humbled himself to become a son of a human family, and let us proclaim: Lord, you are the model and Savior of all. Christ, by the mystery of your subjection to Mary and Joseph, — teach all people reverence and …
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