Podcasts about sunday of advent

Reading: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122125.cfm 

Homily given on the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025 the ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Juan Gomez Jimenez, C.R., Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Denver.   Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120725.cfm 

Common Table's December 14, 2025 sermon. Third Sunday of Advent - Isaiah 55:1-13 // Home for the Holidays w/Drew Willson.The ancient prophet Isaiah riffs on the good news: the people in exile get to go back home! Yet the Lord is changing expectations for what home and history look like. Let's listen to celebrate why this holy shake-up is a good thing, especially in this holiday season.

Common Table's December 21, 2025 sermon. Fourth Sunday of Advent - Matthew 1:18-25 // Unexpectedly Expecting w/Alli Koehler-Masavisut.Common Tabler and justice ministry team leader Alli Koehler-Masavisut guides our reflection on the Christmas story in the gospel of Matthew. How does God's way into the world shake up Joseph and Mary's expectations? How about our own?

This morning is Mayflower's annual Christmas Extravaganza with loads of music from our Handbell Choir, the Advent Choir, and our extraordinary Chancel Musicians. Livestreamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

*During Advent, our gatherings look a bit different and feature more music, readings, and other seasonal liturgies, with shortened 'sermonettes.' Isaiah 40 From our annual Advent series. Sermon Notes & Liturgy Sunday December 21st, 2025 Christ City Church

We sometimes forget that the Holy Family lived real human lives — facing uncertainty, difficult decisions, and moments of struggle. In this homily, Msgr. Watkins invites us to look at their story through a human lens, beginning with the heartfelt reflection: “Poor Joseph.” Walk with them, feel their challenges, and discover a fresh perspective.

Common Table's December 7, 2025 sermon and bonus song. Second Sunday of Advent - Ezekiel 37:1-14 // Good Bones w/Drew Willson with a bonus song written and performed by Drew Willson called Good Bones.The ancient prophet Ezekiel finds himself in a valley of dry bones, and we ponder the desolate places we find ourselves today. Can these bones live? Let's listen to recover a life-giving word for ourselves and our world.

Father Greg examines Matthew 1:20-23 on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. Download the service Bulletin here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZFXgrCVDyKGBMI8ECqUQQNiCL16m30hi

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona

Reading 1Isaiah 7:10-14The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying:Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God;let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky!But Ahaz answered,"I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!"Then Isaiah said:Listen, O house of David!Is it not enough for you to weary people,must you also weary my God?Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign:the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son,and shall name him Emmanuel.Reading 2Romans 1:1-7Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus,called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,the gospel about his Son, descended from David according to the flesh,but established as Son of God in poweraccording to the Spirit of holinessthrough resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.Through him we have received the grace of apostleship,to bring about the obedience of faith,for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles,among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ;to all the beloved of God in Rome, called to be holy.Grace to you and peace from God our Fatherand the Lord Jesus Christ.GospelMatthew 1:18-24This 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 husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame,decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,"Joseph, son of David,do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spiritthat this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins."All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel,which means "God is with us."When Joseph awoke,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded himand took his wife into his home.

Fr. Namir Narra - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Kevin Yono - 4th Sunday of Advent 2024 by Chaldean Diocese

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This Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Ivan Pertiné explains that we should not hold onto our plans too tightly, so as to allow God to move in our hearts and minds. Let us pray that God's plan will always triumph in our lives!

Fr. Patrick Setto - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

The challenge for us as modern-day people, is that we have so much coming at us, so many voices. We have a cacophony of voices and messages. We do not know where or how to listen, and we certainly do not expect to listen to God. We do not ave that same sense that God is speaking to us in those direct ways. We have podcasts, we have videos, we have endless amount of internet voices, and that is not even including the television. They are all different stuff. (Read more…)

1 Corinthians 4: 1-5; Luke 3: 1-6; Haydock Commentary Please consider donating to help keep this podcast going by going to buymeacoffee.com/catholicdailybrief Also, if you enjoy these episodes, please give a five star rating and share the podcast with your friends and family

Fr. Marcus Shammami - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Perrin Atisha - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Joseph Nannoshi - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

12/21/25 Fr Sabri Kejbo - 4th Sunday of Advent (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/21/25 Fr Karam Shamasha - 4th Sunday of Advent (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/21/25 Fr Tristan Farida - 4th Sunday of Advent (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/21/25 Fr Simon Esshaki - 4th Sunday of Advent (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/21/25 Fr Fadi Auro - 4th Sunday of Advent (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/14/25 Fr Tariq Eissa - 3rd Sunday of Advent (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

12/14/25 Fr Daniel Shaba - 3rd Sunday of Advent (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

The Rev. Dr. Karen Connor McGugan

Msgr. Esseff reflects on Mary as the faithful woman prepared from all ages to receive the Word made flesh. Through her obedience, God enters human history in a new and intimate way. The Incarnation is presented not only as an event in the past, but as a living reality that continues through those united to Christ. Drawing from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans, Msgr. Esseff speaks about incorporation into Christ through baptism and the call to live as Christ in the world today. The post The 4th Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world.  (Lectionary #10) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Fr. Patrick Setto - 3rd Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Matthew Zetouna - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

Fr. Pierre Konja - 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Original Airdate: December 18, 2022 Isaiah 7:10-14 | Romans 1:1-7 | Matthew 1:18-24 Pour forth, we beseech you, oh Lord, your grace into our hearts that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may, by his passion and cross, be brought to the glory of his, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever, amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mass Readings for 4th Sunday of Advet - December 21, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Reading 2, Romans 1:1-7 Gospel, Matthew 1:18-24

Somebody's got some explaining to do.  Mary may not doubt like Zechariah, but she's not taking this without a little pushback. A baby. Are you kidding me?  Well, in fact, Gabriel wasn't kidding. Join Coffee to Go co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look into Mary's angel encounter and what that meant for her, and for us. It could be that there is more going on here than what you find in a Precious Moments nativity. Listen to more episodes in the Coffee to Go series. Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, December 21, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, marks the final week of waiting before Christmas, symbolizing Love, the ultimate gift of God, sending his Son, Jesus, to save humanity.This Sunday sees the lighting of the fourth candle on the Advent wreath (often called the "Angel Candle").As we await Christ's birth and anticipate his second coming, we reflect upon God's great love and His promise of fulfillment, bringing hope, peace, and joy.As the Angel told Joseph in a dream (and we read in the Gospel today, in Matthew 1;18-24), the Son of God is the one who saves his people from their sins.He will conquer humanity through the irresistible power of love, the same power with which he made the universe.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 York• ⁠December 21, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Joseph, you da man!

Read OnlineSuch was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” Matthew 1:20Joseph knew that the penalty for adultery was death by stoning. His heart must have been deeply conflicted. On one hand, the virtues of his betrothed wife, Mary, were abundantly clear. Mary radiated holiness. Impurity was foreign to her Immaculate Heart. Yet she was pregnant, and Joseph was not the father. What should he do?To protect Mary from public shame, Joseph decided to do what he believed was the most merciful thing—he “decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention…” Though little is known about Joseph, this Gospel passage identifies him as “a righteous man.” Many saints, popes, and Church documents highlight his unquestionable sanctity. He was not immaculate and free from sin as was his wife, but God the Father would have chosen a righteous and holy man to be the foster father of the Son of God.Joseph's actions reveal his deep faith. As he slept, “the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.'” The angel explained to him that Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be born of a virgin (see Isaiah 7:14) and that Joseph was to take Mary and her unborn Son into his home and care for them. When he awoke, he did as the angel commanded.Joseph's dream was no ordinary dream. The Holy Spirit accompanied the angel and instilled the certitude of faith in Joseph's mind, empowering his will to obey God's will. Joseph became the father and guardian of the Savior of the World. On December 8, 1847, Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph to be the Universal Patron and Protector of the Catholic Church. Just as he protected the Son of God, so he intercedes for us who are members of Christ's body, the Church.As our Advent season enters its final week, we are reminded of the role that Jesus' foster father played not only in the life of the Holy Family, but also about the role Saint Joseph continues to play in the life of the Church and in each one of our lives. His intercessory power from Heaven is great, and we should not hesitate to call upon his prayers, especially when we need protection, struggle with fear, or face some grave challenge.Reflect today on your personal devotion to Saint Joseph. Ponder, especially, his deep faith and obedience to the will of God as was communicated to him in a dream. Strive to imitate that obedience in your own life, never hesitating to undertake the mission God has given you. Turn to Saint Joseph in prayer and know that his powerful intercession will help protect you and win God's grace in the areas you need it the most. Saint Joseph, you were a holy and righteous man, entrusted with the guardianship of the Mother of God and the Son of God. You fulfilled your role faithfully and continue that role from Heaven, protecting all of God's children through your intercession. Please pray for me, that I will imitate your obedience and will be protected from all sin so as to fulfill the unique role God has given me. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Gerard Seghers, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In the final days of Advent, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, reflects on Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem—sudden in appearance, yet deeply intentional and necessary. Their path invites us to consider our own journeys during this liturgical season and throughout life, and to recognize the deeper purpose meant to be received with wonder. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

Dr. John Bombaro of St. James Lutheran-Lafayette, IN The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary): Fourth Sunday of Advent – Dr. John Bombaro, 12/16/25 (3501) first appeared on Issues, Etc..