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Monday of the Third Week of AdventMt 21:23-27When Jesus had come into the temple area,the chief priests and the elders of the people approached himas he was teaching and said,“By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?”

Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and MartyrMt 25:1-13Since the bridegroom was long delayed,they all became drowsy and fell asleep.At midnight, there was a cry,"Behold, the bridegroom!  Come out to meet him!"Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.

Feast of Our Lady of GuadalupeLK 1:26-38 Then the angel said to her,“Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God.Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,and you shall name him Jesus."

Tuesday of the Second Week of AdventMt 18:12-14Jesus said to his disciples:"What is your opinion?If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray,will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hillsand go in search of the stray?"

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryLk 1:26-38And behold, Elizabeth, your relative,has also conceived a son in her old age,and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren;for nothing will be impossible for God."Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.May it be done to me according to your word."Then the angel departed from her.

Friday of the First Week of AdventMt 9:27-31Then he touched their eyes and said,“Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened.

Join us in this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, Robert Wicks, as they discuss "Let's Look Together: Henri Nouwen as Spiritual Mentor".Get your copy today at https://maryknoll.link/p35Get 25% off  Let's Look Together by Robert Wicks through 30 November 2024Robert J. Wicks received his doctorate in psychology (PsyD) from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital. Dr. Wicks is professor emeritus at Loyola University Maryland, and has taught in universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, nursing, theology, education, counseling, business, and social work. His expertise is in resilience, self-care, the prevention of secondary stress, and the integration of psychology with spiritual wisdom. He has spoken on these topics on Capitol Hill to members of Congress and their chiefs of staff, at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the US Air Force Academy, the Mayo Clinic, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the Defense Intelligence Agency, Harvard Divinity School, Yale School of Nursing, Princeton Theological Seminary, and to members of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Center. Dr. Wicks has published over 50 books including the bestselling Riding the Dragon: Ten Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times; The Tao of Ordinariness: Humility and Simplicity in a Narcissistic Age; and Bounce: Living the Resilient Life.

Wednesday of the First Week of AdventMt 15:29-37He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fish,gave thanks, broke the loaves,and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full.

Feast of Saint Andrew, ApostleMt 4:18-22As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.He said to them,"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary TimeLk 21:1-4He said, "I tell you truly,this poor widow put in more than all the rest;for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth,but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."

Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and MartyrMt 25:1-13"Therefore, stay awake,for you know neither the day nor the hour."

Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLk 18:35-43Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”He immediately received his sightand followed him, giving glory to God.When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.