Greeting May the God of peace make you perfect and holy, and keep you sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rejoice, for the Lord is with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant • Exult for Joy How is it that, with all the good things the
On December 9, 1531, our Lady appeared to a young Indian convert, Juan Diego, in Tepeyac, Mexico, now part of Mexico City. On his cloak she left the impression of her image. This site became the most venerated place of pilgrimage for Latin America. Under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mary was declared
“If you had only paid attention to what I have said,” complains the Lord through the prophet, for God wants our own good. Jesus complains that there are people who behave in a childish way when John the Baptist preaches repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah: they are like girls who refuse
It is heartening to hear these days a strong and repeated message of encouragement. This is what we believe if we trust in the nearness of God in his Son Jesus Christ. When people are poor and afflicted, God is near as their Savior, that is, one who is bound to them with close bonds
The mighty God is near to the weak. This is the message of today. To the exiles, who felt abandoned by God and who saw the power of Babylon and the supposed might of her gods, God says through the prophet: I am the mighty God. Rely on me and I will make you strong.
Greeting We are called in Christto be holy and spotlessand, like Mary, to live in God’s presence.May we respond to God’s calland may our Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant Mary leads the way for all the people who journey toward the Lord. Today the Church applies
At the time of the exile, in what is called “the little Apocalypse” (Is 34-35), a disciple of Isaiah describes the return of the Jews to Jerusalem and the Holy Land as a return to Paradise: no sin, no suffering, no fatigue even, with all sickness cured and creation sharing in the liberation of people.
Prefect of Milan, Ambrose tried to prevent a riot at the election of a new bishop of Milan to succeed the Arian bishop. Someone shouted: “Ambrose bishop!” Still a catechumen, he finally accepted the charge. He became a very good pastor, with time for everybody. In his region he was able to put an end
Greeting “Here is your God” among us in this celebration. He is like a shepherd feeding his flock, embracing us in his love and bringing us mercy and consolation. May this God among us, the Lord Jesus, be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant • Preparing the Lord’s Coming
God is compassionate. He cannot let his people suffer. This compassion of God has become visible in the person of Christ. The Old Testament text, perhaps an elaboration on Isaiah’s thoughts by a later author, promises restoration to God’s people after their conversion. God will take pity on his people. He promises freedom from evil,
