Matthew 28: 5-6 Respondens autem Angelus, dixit mulieribus: Nolitetimere vos: scio enim quod Jesum, qui crucifixus est, quaeritis: non est hic: surrexit enim, sicut dixit. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He has risen, as He said”. Mark 16:6 Nolite expavescere: Jesum quaeritis Nazarenum, crucifixum: surrexit, non est hic. Be not affrighted; ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified: He is risen, He is not here.
Hebrews 9:15 Et ideo novi testamenti mediator est: ut morte intercedente, in redemptionem earum praevaricationum, quae errant sub priori testamento, repromissionem accipiant, qui vocati sunt aeternae hereditatis in Christo Jesu Domino nostro. And therefore He is the Mediator of the new Testament: that by means of His death, for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former Testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance, in Christ Jesus, our Lord. John 8:51 Amen, amen dico vobis: si quis sermonem meum servaverit, mortem non videbit in aeternum. Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep My word, he shall not see death for ever.
Isaiah 66:10-11: Rejoice Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. Laetare, Jerusalem, et conventum facite, omnes qui diligitis eam; gaudete cum laetitia, qui in tristitia fuistis; ut exsultetis, et satiemini ab uberibus consolationis vestrae.
Romans 8:31-32 If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all, how will He not also give us everything else along with Him? Mark 9:7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.”
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Mark 1:12-15 – The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and He remained in the desert forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
Job 7:1 Is not man’s life on earth drudgery? Psalm 147:3 Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted. 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. Mark 1:34 He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and He drove out many demons.
Deuteronomy 18:15 Moses spoke to all the people: “A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin; to Him you shall listen.” Psalm 95: 8 If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Mark 1:27 All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey Him.”
The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord officially closes the Christmas season. We are confident that the graces received during this joyful time will continue to sustain us as we move along into the New Year. Monday, we will return to Ordinary Time until the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 17. On Tuesday, February 2, we will celebrate Candlemas Day, which is called the Solemnity of the Presentation. On this day, candles are blessed. We have boxes of blessed candles available for home use. February 3 is the Memorial of St. Blaise with the traditional blessing of throats. On the weekend prior, a blessing through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, will be given during Mass without touching candles to the throat because of the coronavirus. We will especially pray that all will live in good health.
Sunday, December 27, 2020 - Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (TLM - Sunday in the Octave of Christmas) Friday, January 1, 2021 - Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God (TLM - Octave Day of Christmas)
Luke 2, 14: Gloria in altissimis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus voluntatis; Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will. John 1, 14: Et Verbum caro factum est, et habitavit in nobis; And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.
Philemon 4: 4-6; Ps. 84;2 Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis; sed in omni oratione petitiones vestrae innotescant apud Deum. Benedixisti, Domine, terram tuam, avertisti captivitatem Jacob. Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: for the Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing by prayer let your petitions be made known to God. Lord, Thou hast blessed Thy land; Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.