December 24 The true meaning of the Christmas Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people. He has raised up a horn for our… Read More »ENFL025
Fourth week of Advent – Sunday Joseph, father of Jesus Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. Joseph her… Read More »ENFS004
December 17 The history of the salvation The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of …. Jesse the father of David the… Read More »ENFL018
Friday of the Third Week of Advent The faith burns and is shining You sent emissaries to John, and he testified to the truth. I do not accept testimony from a human being, but I say this so that you may be saved. He was… Read More »ENFL017
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent The style of the apostle When the messengers of John had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. “What did you go out to the desert to see–a reed swayed by the wind? Then what… Read More »ENFL016
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent The power of the prayer [John] sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” When the men came to him, they said, “John the Baptist… Read More »ENFL015
Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Saved by the mercy of the Lord Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness,… Read More »ENFL014
Monday of the Third Week of Advent The authority and the freedom of Jesus When he had come into the temple area, the chief priests and the elders of the people approached him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing… Read More »ENFL013
Third Sunday of Advent The faith is recall and expectation Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.… Read More »ENFS003
Second Sunday of Advent To live as converted people In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea (and) saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he… Read More »ENFS002
