The scripture Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 suggests comfort and divine reassurance. It emphasizes God's redemption, calling for preparation and openness to receive God's glory. It highlights God's power and care, depicting him as a shepherd leading and nurturing his flock.
First Sunday of Advent – 1st Reading
Isaiah relays a passionate plea to the Lord, acknowledging humanity's sins, describing them as polluted rags carried away by wind. Despite their transgressions, Isaiah acknowledges God's role as their eternal father and redeemer.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6 Lectionary: 145 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus,whose right hand I grasp,subduing nations before him,and making kings run in his service,opening doors before himand leaving the gates unbarred:For the sake of Jacob, my servant,of Israel, my chosen one,I have called you by your name,giving you a title, though you …
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Optional)- 1st Reading
Memorial of Saint John Paul II Isaiah 52: 7-10 Lectionary: 663A How beautiful upon the mountainsare the feet of him who brings glad tidings,Announcing peace, bearing good news,announcing salvation, and saying to Zion,"Your God is King!" Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry,together they shout for joy,For they see directly, before their eyes,the LORD restoring Zion. …
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Isaiah 25: 6-10a Lectionary: 142 On this mountain the LORD of hostswill provide for all peoplesa feast of rich food and choice wines,juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroythe veil that veils all peoples,the web that is woven over all nations;he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will …
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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st Reading
Isaiah 5: 1-7 Lectionary: 139 Let me now sing of my friend,my friend's song concerning his vineyard.My friend had a vineyardon a fertile hillside;he spaded it, cleared it of stones,and planted the choicest vines;within it he built a watchtower,and hewed out a wine press.Then he looked for the crop of grapes,but what it yielded was …
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