Daily Reflection for December 20, 2020. For the Daily Readings, please visit http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings​. -- WEBSITES USCCB: http://www.usccb.org/ Store: http://store.usccb.org/ Catholic News Service: https://www.catholicnews.com/ -- SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usccb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/USCCB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usccb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usccb

Sometimes we feel more comfortable giving gifts rather than receiving them. Hunter D'Armond, SJ, reflects on Mary and how we need to humbly receive God's grace before we are able to give to others. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 20, 2020, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/OMH122020.

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#TheWordExposed #CardinalTagle #12thSundayofOrdinaryTime On this Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus tells his disciples: “Fear no one.” They should “fear no one” in carrying out their mission to proclaim the Good News. They will face persecutions because of it, yes—but the Father, who has power over life and death, will guard them even in their suffering. “So, do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows,” Jesus assures his disciples. God thinks of us. God cares for us. God loves us. Brothers and sisters let us not hesitate to proclaim the Gospel! Please support our Mission. Keep The Word Exposed Alive. https://www.jescom.ph/product/the-word-exposed/

2020.12.20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent (Luke 1:26-38) Mary is the first disciple because she said "yes" to God's invitation to love. In what ways do we trust that God has found favor with us? How do we say "yes" to God with our lives? For nothing is impossible with God. Notes on this Fervorino: The artwork of The Annunciation is by the American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1898. The original work is on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The map of Palestine in New Testament Times is from the book, The Jerome Biblical Commentary, edited by Raymond E. Brown, SS Joseph A. Fitzmeyer, SJ, and Rolan E. Murphy, O.Carm., 1990.

Fr. Scott Bailey reflects on the readings for the 4th Sunday in Advent 2020. The readings can be found here - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122020.cfm Risen Christ Catholic Parish - https://risenchristchurch.org Archdiocese of Denver To donate to Risen Christ Catholic Parish, please go to https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbRXAwSPIVuCQKaQsIhwJmwKXHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dx4FXNwXZeGufpUtQYSRG6-U=&ver=3

God doesn't choose the way we would. God chooses worldly weakness to proclaim divine power. That's the reason Mary was chosen and the reason we have been chosen.

What world needs now is a revolution of tenderness. May your encounter with our personal passionate God will bring you deep peace, wisdom, courage and strength. First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16 The Lord promises David that he will raise from his descendents a kingdom that will endure forever. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 89:2-5,27,29 A prayer of praise to the Lord for his faithfulness to his covenant. Second Reading Romans 16:25-27 Paul praises God for making his revelation known. Gospel Reading Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce the birth of Jesus.

#SundayGospelReflections #SundayHomilies #Catholic Father Jim Golka is the Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pax.christim... Website: http://www.PaxChristiMultimedia.com For more information contact us at: info@PaxChristiMultimedia.com or call us: (308)339-3155. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you always and may his Mother Mary fill you with her love!

Two-Minute Homily by Fr Mauro Conte for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2020. "The energy of grace is immensely more powerful than the power of sin. There is no need to fear, do not be afraid."

Sr. Stella Maris shares a reflection.

(A classroom prayer service can be found below) Whether it's a book, a TV show, or a movie, you find two different sorts of heroes. Some go looking for adventure, while others are a little more cautious (and sometimes fearful) to play their part in the story. Scripture is no different. Some of those whom God calls are hesitant to answer while others, like Mary, give a whole hearted yes (as we hear in this Sunday's Gospel.) The full text of all this week's Mass readings are available at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122020.cfm 1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. 2. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1:26-38): The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Gali...

Catholic Bible Study for the Gospel Reading for the 4th Sunday of Advent (December 20th) "Announcement of the Birth of Jesus"(Luke 1: 26-38) Bible Study guide will be available for download at https://www.kate-n-mike.com/online-catholic-bible-study.html on the day of the Bible Study. Christmas Novena (December 16-24) - Daily Meditations & Prayers - https://youtu.be/Mhe6a-940EM Email: KateNMikeCC@gmail.com THE CATHOLIC CRUSADE PO BOX 325 Glassboro, NJ 08028 USA THE KATE & MIKE CATHOLIC CRUSADE MISSION STATEMENT: We are Catholics on a mission to “plant” the seed of faith in the faithless and to wake-up “sleeping” souls who have abandoned the teachings of the Church or have become like ...

The reflections for Sundays and Solemnities is an activity of Society of St Paul, India A Reflection by: Fr Joe Eruppakkatt, SSP, SOCIETY OF ST PAUL. --------------------------------------------- Christmas is just four days away – all of us are busy preparing for this great event! Today’s liturgy focuses on the circumstances leading up to the first coming of Jesus, the first Christmas. The First Reading is from the Book of Samuel. King David, full of zeal and enthusiasm, wants to build a temple fit for the Lord and he asks Prophet Nathan for guidance. Nathan is initially positive but then has a vision in which he is told that it is not David who is to build the Temple but his son ...

Reflections on the upcoming readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

Fr. Don Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, encouraging us to be open and receptive to the grace of God working through us and transforming us.

Norma Woodcock's insight into this weeks' Sunday Readings. Visit norma's website: http://www.normawoodcock.com

Today's first reading from the second Book of Samuel focuses on the person of David, and today's gospel reading focuses on Mary, the mother of Jesus. Both of these readings are saying something important about preparing a dwelling place for God.

Thank you for joining us today at All Saints Parish! #allsaintsparish Gospel Discussion Questions: What is the message or story? What is the Good News in this passage? What verse, image or message spoke to you most in the readings? Why does the angels say’ “do not be afraid?” What does the phrase, “full of grace” mean? Why is Elizabeth brought up in this passage? Can you name a time when it was very hard for you to say ‘yes’ to God? What is your relationship with Mary? Is it close, distant? Why? What is it like for you to see yourself as a dwelling place of God? Is it true that nothing is impossible for God? Mary’s says, “May it be done to me according to your word.” What does this...

Rev. Ronald Raab, C.S.C., reflects on the Gospel Reading (Luke 1:26-38) for the Fourth Sunday of Advent,  (20 December 2020) for our 60-Second Sermon Series.

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To break open the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Scripture scholar Fr Trevor Tibbertsma explores the central characters and themes, posing insightful questions for personal reflection and/or discussion in a parish, school or home setting. The following questions are also offered for personal or group reflection. Questions for reflection: – How do you think Mary might have felt in this mysterious encounter with the Archangel Gabriel? – John the Evangelist says that we cannot love God and hate our neighbour (1 John 4:20). How can we welcome others so as to receive Christ this Christmas? – Can you think of a time when you or someone you know had to say ‘yes’ to God and God’s...

Two-minute Homily by Fr Mauro Conte for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2017. "Every promise in the Bible has two parts: first, a condition for you to obey and second, the promise of what God will do in response to your obedience."

In this Encountering the Word video for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Jeff Cavins marvels at the mystery of the Incarnation as we draw closer to the day Christ will draw close to us. The readings are: First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Alleluia: Luke 1:38 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website: http://ascensionpress.com Ascension Presents website: https://blog.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/ Ascension Press YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ascensionpress BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES Encountering God: http://youcanencountergod.com Ascension Blog: ht...

2 Samual 7:1-5, 8-11, 16 Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38