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7 December 2025 2nd Sunday of AdventSt. Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton, FLReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 11:1-10A shoot springs from the stock of JesseA shoot springs from the stock of Jesse,a scion thrusts from his roots:on him the spirit of the Lord rests,a spirit of wisdom and insight,a spirit of counsel and power,a spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.(The fear of the Lord is his breath.)He does not judge by appearances,he gives no verdict on hearsay,but judges the wretched with integrity,and with equity gives a verdict for the poor of the land.His...

7 Ancient Tactics Resurfacing in the Last Days Introduction: Ancient Patterns in a Modern World Long before the Flood reshaped the world, humanity was caught in a cosmic crossfire. The Bible paints a world spiraling toward judgment—not because of primitive ignorance, but because of strategic, coordinated spiritual warfare carried out by fallen angels. What unfolded in those pre-Flood days was not myth or superstition, but a calculated assault on God’s design and the destiny of humanity. Genesis 6 provides only a glimpse, but enough to reveal the enemy’s playbook. Jesus sharpened the warning by telling us: “For the coming of...

A group called “Endless Highway” recently sang at the church I attend. One of the founding members (now retired) was asked to sing, and he chose a song called “I Won’t Have to Worry Anymore.” The lyrics go like this: Verse 1 Down here, my burden’s heavy And the road seems rough and long Sometimes my feet grow weary and so slow But a brighter day is coming; soon I’ll step on heaven’s shore And I won’t have to worry anymore Chorus Verse 2 Someday, when life is over, and I’ve said my last goodbye I’ll see my Savior standing...

6 December 2025 Saturday of the 1st week of AdventSt. Nicholas Catholic Church St, Elko New MarketReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 30:19-21,23-26The Lord God will be gracious to you and hear your cryThus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: People of Zion, you will live in Jerusalem and weep no more. He will be gracious to you when he hears your cry; when he hears he will answer. When the Lord has given you the bread of suffering and the water of distress, he who is your teacher will hide no longer, and...

Msgr. Charles Pope • Community in Mission The Second Sunday of Advent usually features the Ministry of St. John the Baptist. He was the Prophet who fulfilled the Office of Elijah of whom it was said: See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction (Mal 4:4-6). Therefore St. John is a prophet who prepared the people of...

As we continue to focus on the many different events which will ultimately find their fulfilment in God’s prophetic program, one of the most dramatic changes facing the world is the end of Gentile domination. You see, at this moment, the world is still in a period referred to as “the times of the Gentiles.” However, this period does have an expiration date. The phrase “the times of the Gentiles” is used by Jesus as recorded in Luke 21:24: “And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will...

One prophetic element stands out in considering the seven-year Tribulation era regarding the Antichrist regime. That is the economic platform prophesied to be at the heart of the Beast system. With so many signals in view that point to the brewing Tribulation tempest, we should expect—if we’re reading the end-times signals correctly—that this heart of the Beast should be well along in its construction. We’ve covered all the indicators found within current issues and events that we believe are signals like those given by Jesus and the prophets. National and world economies have been dealt with in our efforts to...

5 December 2025 Friday of the 1st week of AdventTomb of Saint Sabbas, Mar Saba, the West BankReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 29:17-24In a very short time, the deaf will hear and the eyes of the blind will seeThe Lord says this:In a short time, a very short time,shall not Lebanon become fertile landand fertile land turn into forest?The deaf, that day,will hear the words of a bookand, after shadow and darkness,the eyes of the blind will see.But the lowly will rejoice in the Lord even moreand the poorest exult in the Holy One of Israel;for tyrants...

A Christian college student in California has successfully established a pro-life club on her campus, overcoming an initial rejection by school administrators who cited concerns over political affiliations, in a win for pro-life advocates. Linda-Isabella Rendon, a sophomore pre-nursing major at Vanguard University, founded the group after her application to start a chapter of Students for Life of America was denied earlier this year. The private Christian university rejected the proposal, stating it did not permit political or ideological student organizations. Rendon met with university President Michael Beals following the denial, but the decision remained unchanged. Students for Life intervened...

4 December 2025Thursday of the 1st week of Advent St. Barbara, Tacoma Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 26:1-6Open the gates; let the upright nation come inThat day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah:We have a strong city;to guard us he has setwall and rampart about us.Open the gates! Let the upright nation come in,she, the faithful onewhose mind is steadfast, who keeps the peace,because she trusts in you.Trust in the Lord for ever,for the Lord is the everlasting Rock;he has brought low those who lived high upin the steep citadel;he brings it down,...

The world continues to grow more polarized over what is good and what is evil. At Colorado State University, a Catholic student and chapter member of Turning Point USA, Blake Jones, became the target of anti-ICE protestors. In a Fox News report, Jones said he, along with three other students from TPUSA, attended a protest against ICE activity on campus, organized by groups such as the Young Democratic Socialists of America and Students for Justice in Palestine. The group followed the plan to engage in conversation with the other students and to write chalk Bible verses on the school plaza....

3 December 2025 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest on Wednesday of the 1st week of AdventBasilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville IowaReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).Readings for the feriaReadings for the memorialThese are the readings for the feriaFirst readingIsaiah 25:6-10The Lord will prepare a banquet for every nationOn this mountain,the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoplesa banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines,of food rich and juicy, of fine strained wines.On this mountain he will removethe mourning veil covering all peoples,and the shroud enwrapping all nations,he will destroy Death for ever.The Lord will wipe...

2 December 2025 Tuesday of the 1st week of Advent Santa Bibiana, RomeReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 11:1-10A shoot springs from the stock of JesseA shoot springs from the stock of Jesse,a scion thrusts from his roots:on him the spirit of the Lord rests,a spirit of wisdom and insight,a spirit of counsel and power,a spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.(The fear of the Lord is his breath.)He does not judge by appearances,he gives no verdict on hearsay,but judges the wretched with integrity,and with equity gives a verdict for the poor of the...

Hundreds of pro-life students from Christendom College prayed outside a Virginia abortion facility as part of the annual “Mega Shield” event. Students from the Front Royal Catholic college traveled an hour and a half to Falls Church, Virginia for the November 15 event. Students in the Shield of Roses Club regularly pray outside the abortion facility on other days as well. The group said more than two hundred students attended – the school’s total enrollment is just around 550. The event is part of the students’ “identity” as Catholics, the club’s president told The College Fix. “Mega Shield is an...

1 December 2025Monday of the 1st week of AdventLokeren, Flemish Region, BelgiumReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 4:2-6The fruit of the earth shall be the pride and adornment of Israel's survivorsThat day, the branch of the Lordshall be beauty and glory,and the fruit of the earthshall be the pride and adornmentof Israel’s survivors.Those who are left of Zionand remain of Jerusalemshall be called holyand those left in Jerusalem, noted down for survival.When the Lord has washed awaythe filth of the daughter of Zionand cleansed Jerusalem of the blood shed in herwith the blast of judgement and the...

30 November 2025 1st Sunday of AdventSt. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Algiers, Louisiana Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Violet. Year: A(II).First readingIsaiah 2:1-5The Lord gathers all nations together into the eternal peace of God's kingdomThe vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem.In the days to comethe mountain of the Temple of the Lordshall tower above the mountainsand be lifted higher than the hills.All the nations will stream to it,peoples without number will come to it; and they will say: ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the Temple of the...

Pope Leo XIV concluded the first day of his apostolic visit to Lebanon with a vist to the Monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of the Theotokos in Harissa.

The Praise and Worship Band at the church I attend recently sang “Come, Jesus, Come.” Here are the words to the Chorus: Come, Jesus, come We’ve been waiting so long For the day You return To heal every hurt and right every wrong We need You right now Come and turn this around Deep down I know this world isn’t home Come, Jesus, come Here are the words to the verses: Sometimes I fall to my knees and pray Come, Jesus, come Let today be the day Sometimes I feel like I’m gonna break But I’m holding on To a...

Theologically speaking, scholars generally regard the book of Hebrews to be second in importance only to Paul’s letter to the Romans in the New Testament. No other book so eloquently defines Christ as high priest of Christianity, superior to the Aaronic priesthood, and the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. This book presents Christ as the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). However, both the authorship and audience are in question. VIDEO AT LINK................... The title “To the Hebrews,” which appears in the earliest known copy of the epistle, is not a part of the original manuscript....

29 November 2025Saturday of week 34 in Ordinary TimeThe Basilica of Saint Saturnin in ToulouseReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: C(I).First readingDaniel 7:15-27His sovereignty will be an eternal sovereigntyI, Daniel, was deeply disturbed and the visions that passed through my head alarmed me. So I approached one of those who were standing by and asked him to tell me the truth about all this. And in reply he revealed to me what these things meant. “These four great beasts are four kings who will rise from the earth. Those who are granted sovereignty are the saints of the Most High,...