In this Sunday’s epistle and Gospel reading, we are taught about the gift of discernment of spirits.
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Daily Scriptures: January 6 – January 20, 2013
Sunday, Jan. 6
The Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
Epiphany: Jesus came for the salvation of all
The good news of the birth of Jesus and the salvation he brings is intended not only for the people of Israel, but for all people everywhere. And, the appearance of the star to the Magi is one of the first Gospel indicators of the universality of salvation.
Our encounter with Christ, fullness of truth deepens over time
This Sunday, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. The word “epiphany” literally means “revelation” or “manifestation.” It calls to mind the image of a curtain being yanked aside, unveiling a work of art to the public for the very first time. Or, it is like the world premiere of a highly anticipated film like “The Hobbit.”
Daily Scriptures: December 23, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Sunday, Dec. 23
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:1-4a
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45
Divine joy through Christmas greetings
There are a number of ways in which we convey our joy at Jesus’ coming into the world.
Daily Scriptures: December 16 – December 23, 2012
Sunday, Dec. 16
Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 3:10-18
Jesus’ presence allows us to ‘rejoice always’
Blessed Miguel Pro’s biographers say that even from a young age he was always joyful. As a youngster he played practical jokes on his sisters, wrote silly songs and played them on his guitar, and later he humored his brothers in the Society of Jesus with comics.
Daily Scriptures – December 9 – December 16, 2012
Sunday, Dec. 9
Second Sunday of Advent
Baruch 5:1-9
Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11
Luke 3:1-6
‘Prepare the way of the Lord’ with prayer
In this week’s Gospel, we get a glimpse of Luke’s literary purpose of tying the inauguration of John the Baptist’s ministry to the wider world culture.
Daily Scriptures: November 25 – December 9
Sunday, Nov. 25
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Daniel 7:13-14
Revelation 1:5-8
John 18:33b-37
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