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Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 2, 26, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Isaiah 49:13-23, Erin Jean Warde, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Matthew 18:1-14, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Feast of the Holy Family Fourth Day of Christmas Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/28/25 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Pastor Chris Waldvogel  ~  1st Sunday after Christmas   Old Testament:  Isaiah 63:7-14 Epistle:  Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel:  Matthew 2:13-23 The post December 28, 2025 ~ “A Season of the Unexpected” ~ Matthew 2:13-23 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

Feast of St. Stephen, First Christian Martyr Second Day of Christmas Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/26/25 Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 45, 46, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Baruch 4:46-5:9, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Galatians 3:23-4:7, Kira Austin-Young, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 45, 46, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Baruch 4:46-5:9, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Galatians 3:23-4:7, Kira Austin-Young, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 1:18-24) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Are you afraid to take Mary into your home?   In this Sunday Peace on Earth reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to slow down, rest in the Lord, and prepare our hearts for Christmas by learning in the school of Mary.   Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew (1:18–24), Father reflects on the angel's words to St. Joseph: “Do not be afraid to take Mary into your home.”   That same invitation is given to us today — not just at Christmas, but as a way of living the Christian life.   Mary shows us the pattern of discipleship: Receive. Conceive. Bring forth. Nurture.   As Christmas approaches, this reflection encourages you to: Rest and be at peace Make intentional time for Mass, prayer, and adoration Pray the Rosary, especially the Joyful Mysteries Create space for real presence with family and friends Detach from technology and rediscover true joy   Mary is not meant to be taken out for one season and put away. She is a model for every Christian, every day.   Allow today to be a peaceful day — so you can truly have a merry Christmas. ▶️ Watch the full Peace on Earth playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuie34UwUVpjiIMU5qfKh59ctB2fW2_Tv  

Fourth Sunday of Advent Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/21/25 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Fourth Sunday of Advent The Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-16 10Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. 13Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? 14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. 15He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. 16For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted. Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *        shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *        stir up your strength and come to help us. 3 Restore us, O God of hosts; *        show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 4 O Lord God of hosts, *        how long will you be angered        despite the prayers of your people? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; *        you have given them bowls of tears to drink. 6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, *        and our enemies laugh us to scorn. 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; *        show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, *        the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. 17 And so will we never turn away from you; *        give us life, that we may call upon your Name. 18 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; *        show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Epistle: Romans 1:1-7 1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, 6including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, 7To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 18Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 20But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."22All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23"Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." 24When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, 25but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 1:18-24) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Gospel: Matthew 1:18–25. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton. The post Sermon for December 21 2025 appeared first on St. James' Episcopal Church Fremont California.

Pastor Dan Bodin  ~  4th Sunday in Advent   Old Testament:  Isaiah 7:10-17 Epistle:  Romans 1:1-7 Gospel:  Matthew 1:18-25 The post December 21, 2025 ~ “God's Plan is the Best Plan” ~ Matthew 1:18-25 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 55, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 8:9-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Revelation 6:1-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 138, 139, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 8:9-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Revelation 6:1-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 55, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 8:9-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 12, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 40, 54, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 7:8-8:8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Revelation 5:6-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 51, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 7:8-8:8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: Revelation 5:6-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 40, 54, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 7:8-8:8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 10, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 50, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 4:9-5:5, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 33, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Revelation 4:9-5:5, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

 St. Joseph is often quiet, hidden, and easily overlooked — but his role mattered more than we can imagine. In today's Peace on Earth reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Annunciation to Joseph (Matthew 1:18–25) and reminds us that faithfulness in the ordinary moments of life is never insignificant. Whether you're providing for your family, serving behind the scenes, showing up day after day, or helping others shine — what you do matters. You are not invisible. You are not insignificant. You matter.

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Saint of the Day: St. Auxentius; soldier in the Roman army, but refused to take part in sacrifices to pagan gods, and was persecuted for the faith; after his release from military service, he was ordained a priest and became the bishop of Mopsuestia, in Cilicia; he died in 321 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/18/25 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 50, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Pastor Chris Waldvogel  ~  3rd Midweek Advent Service                                             Advent Series: “Peace Came to Earth” (3 of 4)   Old Testament:  Isaiah 9:1-7 Epistle:  Romans 12:9-21 Gospel:  Matthew 10:34-39 The post December 17, 2025 ~ “Our Peace Rests on Him Alone” ~ Isaiah 9:6 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:49-72, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, New Testament: Revelation 4:1-8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 24:45-51, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 49, 53, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Revelation 4:1-8, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 24:45-51, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Saint of the Day: St. Wivina, 1103-1170; she was a native of Oisy, Flanders, Belgium; she refused all offers of marriage until the age of 23, when she became a hermitess at GrandBigard, near Brussels; she gathered disciples, and accepted the offer of land from Count Godfrey of Brabant and built a convent over which she served as first abbess Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/17/25 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 119:49-72, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 4:1-14, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 11, Second Canticle: 16, Gospel: Matthew 24:45-51, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Sunday Worship for December 14, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Guest Organist Martha Freitag. Prelude—Come Savior of the Nations (NUN KOMM DER HEIDE HEILAND),  Johann Pachelbel  • Introit—Philippians 4:4–5; Psalm 85:1 • Gathering Hymn— Savior of the Nations, Come, (ELW 263) • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (ELW 257) • First Reading— Isaiah 35:1-10 • Psalm 146 • Second Reading—James 5:7-10 • Gospel—Matthew 11:2-11 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peterson, "Stop Complaining! " • Hymn of the Day—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (ELW 631)  • Offertory-- O Come O Come Emmanuel, David Dahl • Distribution Hymn—He Came Down (ELW 253) • Sending Hymn —O Lord How Shall I Meet You (ELW 241) • Postlude—Once He Came in Blessing,  J.S. Bach and Helmut Walcha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Gospel  Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: “What is your opinion?  A man had two sons.  He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'  The son said in reply, ‘I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went.  The man came to the other son and gave the same order.  He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,' but did not go.  Which of the two did his father's will?”  They answered, “The first.”  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, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did.  Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him.” Reflection The beautiful part of this reading for me is we're in this world to go through a process called conversion. Transformation. We start with one truth or one half truth, or one lie or whatever, and we move closer and closer to what we are called to be in truth. And the whole thing that is important for one to understand is we have to change, continue to change. The Pharisees would not. And so Jesus points out, I came into the world to change people, to awaken them, to renew them. And the Pharisees were not interested at all. Closing Prayer Father, why should we ever be ashamed of something that we have done that is wrong, or something that we misunderstood? It's part of the plan. It's why you have made it so clear to us that your response to us in our failures is nothing but love, forgiveness, and the power to change. Bless us with that conviction that we should never be afraid to face where we have made mistakes, or when we continue to make mistakes. Help us to be transformed. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 45, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 2:1-13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: Revelation 3:14-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 24:32-44, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 47, 48, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 2:1-13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Revelation 3:14-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 24:32-44, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Saint of the Day: St. Adelaide, 931-999; married Lothair of Italy, and when he died, his successor and usurper, Berengar of Ivrea, tried to force her to marry his son; she escaped to Canossa, and sought the help of Otto of Germany; Otto conquered Italy, married Adelaide, and Pope John XII proclaimed the couple rulers of the Holy Roman Empire; she established many monasteries, and became interested in evangelism; she became regent for her grandson, Otto III, and died at the convent at Seltz, which she had founded Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/16/25 Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 45, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 2:1-13, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 13, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 24:32-44, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 41, 52, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 1:7-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Revelation 3:14-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 24:15-31, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 44, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 1:7-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 3:14-22, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 24:15-31, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Gospel (Matthew 21:23–27), the chief priests and elders question Jesus: “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?”They missed the fact that Jesus speaks with authority of being God himself, as he said to the followers of John the Baptist, as we learned yesterday on Gaudete Sunday.“Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind regain their sight,the lame walk,lepers are cleansed,the deaf hear,the dead are raised,and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”It's the same God who says, “Lazarus, come out!” (John 11:43), and the dead man comes out of the grave. He rebukes the wind there is calm (Mark 4:39).And Christ's authority is the wisdom of his Church.“If we are simply the guardians of one interesting philosophical perspective among many, then we are powerless. Our power comes—and this remains a great mystery—only when we speak with the authority of Jesus Christ,” Bishop Barron writes.Ave MariaCome, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠December 15, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent by Fr. Stephen Hamilton.Reading 1 Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.Reading 2 James 5:7-10Alleluia Isaiah 61:1 (cited in Lk 4:18)Gospel Matthew 11:2-11

Day 16 of Peace on Earth invites us to stop and ask an important question: Who have we given authority to in our lives? In today's Gospel (Matthew 21:23–27), Jesus is questioned about authority. Father Jonathan Meyer helps us turn that question inward. So many of us live under the weight of voices that tell us we're not enough, that we're unworthy, unforgivable, or stuck forever — but those voices are lies. Jesus speaks the truth: You are His son. You are His daughter. You are loved. You are worth dying for. Your future is bigger than your past. Today is about reclaiming authority — giving it back to Christ and rooting our identity in truth. If you or someone you love struggles with self-worth, shame, or believing God can truly change things, this reflection is for you. If this video speaks to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear the truth today.   #PeaceOnEarth #Day16 #Authority #IdentityInChrist #ChildOfGod #TruthOverLies #CatholicFaith #DailyReflection #Hope #FreedomInChrist

Monday of the Third Week of Advent Saint of the Day: St. Maria Crocifissa Di Rosa, 1813-1855; left school at the age of 17 to manage her widowed father's household; she took care of the spiritual needs of young girls working in her father's mills, and she volunteered to work in the Brescia hospital during the 1836 cholera epidemic; later, she founded a home for girls and a school for deaf mutes; in 1840, her spiritual director made her Superior of a group of religious who cared for the sick, the Handmaids of Charity of Brescia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/15/25 Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 41, 52, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Zechariah 1:7-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 24:15-31, Mtr. Lisa Meirow

Father Thomas Naval proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 11:2-11) and breaks open the word on the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

Third Sunday of Advent Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/14/25 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 30, 32, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Haggai 2:1-9, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 12, New Testament: Revelation 3:1-6, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 24:1-14, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 42, 43, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Haggai 2:1-9, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 9, New Testament: Revelation 3:1-6, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 15, Gospel: Matthew 24:1-14, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 13, we honor a fourth-century saint, Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr, who consecrated herself to Christ at a young age despite the marriage arrangements that her mother made.As in Agatha's case, tradition suggests that Lucy's tormentors were determined to violate her virginal body, and her eyes were torn out, but she was miraculously preserved. She was executed by being stabbed to death with a dagger.On the other hand, in today's Gospel (Matthew 17:9a, 10–13), we see John the Baptist, the herald of Christ, in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance and announcing that One is coming, the One who will baptize in the Holy Spirit.People were coming to John from everywhere to listen to the Truth. He was standing in the desert, a lifeless place of sin, purposely reminding us of our need for grace.Ave MariaCome, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠December 13, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 31, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Haggai 1:1-15, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 10, New Testament: Revelation 2:18-29, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 18, Gospel: Matthew 23:27-39, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 35, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Haggai 1:1-15, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 13, New Testament: Revelation 2:18-29, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 23:27-39, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 37:1-18, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Amos 9:1-10, Fr. Wiley Ammons, First Canticle: 8, New Testament: Revelation 2:8-17, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Second Canticle: 19, Gospel: Matthew 23:13-26, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.