Daily Reflections

Dec 24 in Advent (Audio)

Advent, December 24th
ScriptureLengthDate Recorded
 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16/Lk 1:67-79 12:39 2007-12-24
 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16/Lk 1:67-79 7:12 2013-12-24
 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16/Lk 1:67-79 10:25 2008-12-24
 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16/Lk 1:67-79 12:26 2009-12-24

Christmas, Mass at Midnight (Video)

Join Fr. Francis Martin as he reflects on the Word of God proclaimed to us during this Christmas season. May the graces of the season be abundant!Offer feedback...

The following homily is available for the Midnight Mass (audio only).
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
  Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 13:57 2007-12-25
Christmas - Mass at Midnight
(Recorded in 2013)

Reflection
History of the Feast

First Reading
Isaiah 9:1-6

Psalm
Psalm 96:1-3, 11-12, 13

Second Reading
Titus 2:11-14

Gospel
Luke 2:1-14
Christmas - Mass at Midnight
(Recorded in 2014)

Reflection
The history and the mystery

First Reading
Isaiah 9:1-6

Psalm
Psalm 96:1-3, 11-12, 13

Second Reading
Titus 2:11-14

Gospel
Luke 2:1-14

Christmas, Mass During the Day (Video)

Join Fr. Francis Martin as he reflects on the Word of God proclaimed to us during this Christmas season. May the graces of the season be abundant!Offer feedback...

Christmas - Mass During the Day
(Recorded in 2013)

Reflection
The Incarnation

First Reading
Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6

Second Reading
Hebrews 1:1-6

Gospel
John 1:1-18
Christmas - Mass During the Day
(Recorded in 2014)

Reflection
The Incarnation

First Reading
Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm
Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6

Second Reading
Hebrews 1:1-6

Gospel
John 1:1-18

Saint Stephen, Martyr (Audio)

St. Stephen, The First Martyr, Octave of Christmas
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 11:45 2013-12-26
 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 7:20 2011-12-26
 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 9:12 2009-12-26
 Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 12:24 2008-12-26
 Ps 31:3,4,6,8,16,17 12:38 2007-12-26
 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 11:08 2006-12-26

The Holy Family (Audio)

Video reflections for the Readings in Cycle B are not available. While the scriptures might vary from year to year, they may share themes. The Video reflections for Cycles A and C are listed below and are accessible on the calendar.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
(Homily for Cycle B)
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 9:01 2011-12-30

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  2. Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist (Audio)
  3. The Holy Innocents (Audio)
  4. Octave of Christmas, Dec 29 (Audio)

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