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First Sunday of Advent (A)

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The Unknown Day and Hour   Lectionary: 1 Reading 1 -  Isaiah 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm -  Psalm 122: 1-9 Reading 2 -  Romans 13:11-14 Alleluia -  Cf. Psalm 85:8 Gospel -  Matthew 24:37-44 '... Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.' Introduction  As we gather on this First Sunday of Advent , we also mark the beginning of the Church’s new liturgical calendar and a four-week preparation period leading up to Christmas. The word Advent comes from either of two Latin words, which simply mean “to come” (Ad-venire) or “to arrive” (Ad-ventus), and as early as the fourth (4th) century, Christians have had this special time of preparation towards Christmas. Of course, Advent is not merely a countdown to Christmas; Even as we begin the material preparations for the social celebration of Christmas, the liturgical celebrations of these weeks invite us to prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus. But what does the co...
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Cycle B)

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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lectionary:  161 Reading 1 -  Dn 7:13-14 Responsorial Psalm -  Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 Reading 2 -  Rv 1:5-8 Alleluia -  Mk 11:9, 10 Gospel -  Jn 18:33b-37 You say I am a king … Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe … a feast day established in the aftermath of WWI in response to growing atheism, secularism and nationalism, and it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the nature of kingship, power and what it means to be in authority and charged with protecting the welfare of others. At the same time, we should consider the obligations and responsibilities We have as part of a kingdom. In the first and second reading today, we see the majesty, power and scope of Christ’s authority as King of the Universe. In the Gospel reading … we see how He uses that … and it is not how most people would expect … so today, I would like to focus on that expectation … a...
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Dominican Perpetual Profession

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  My advancement to life professed (perpetual promises) took place at the Regional Meeting as part of the morning Mass at  St. Pius V Catholic Church  with another fellow member of the Saint Martin de Porres fraternity and two from another fraternity making temporary (3 year) promises.  The Rite of Profession is basically the same for each with the principle difference being the length of time the promise to live according to the "Rule of the Laity of Saint Dominic being either three (3) years or for "my whole life."  The Rite begins after the Gospel with the Declaration of Intent ... PRESIDENT: My dear brothers and sister, what do you seek? ALL Candidates: God’s mercy and yours. ALL: Thanks be to God. The candidates returns to their seats, and the Homily is given.  After the Homily we have the Examination and Questioning [of the Candidates] standing together in front of the altar: FR. IGNATIUS: Dearly beloved brothers and sister, you have been consecrated ...
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