Category Archives: Benedictine oblate
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
“Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in … Continue reading
Fourth Sunday of Advent – C
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” … Continue reading
Third Sunday of Advent – C
“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.’ “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’ PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Advent Prayer Father in heaven, the day draws near when the glory of … Continue reading
First Sunday of Advent – C
“Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” PRAYER OF THE WEEK Advent Prayer Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan … Continue reading
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe – B
“For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer to Christ the King … Continue reading
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. OPENING PRAYER Prayer for Renewal Glory to you, O … Continue reading
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
“Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us. “Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name … Continue reading
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
“Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die.” PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Prayer for Eternal life with God Heavenly Father, in … Continue reading
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
“Amen, amen, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” … Continue reading
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. PRAYER OF THE WEEK For your mercies’ sake, O Lord my God, tell me what you are to me. Say to … Continue reading
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Canticle of Zachary Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: because He hath visited and wrought the redemption of His people. And hath raised up a horn of salvation to us, in the house of David … Continue reading
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – B
“To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But … Continue reading