Tag Archives: Joy

ST. STEPHEN, DEACON AND MARTYR DECEMBER 26

While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.[acts 7:59-60] DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM: Psalm 28, 30; 2   Chronicles 24:17-22; Acts 6:1-7PM: Psalm 118; Wisdom 4:7-15; Acts 7:59-8:8 The Christmas season lasts until Epiphany.ContinueContinue reading “ST. STEPHEN, DEACON AND MARTYR DECEMBER 26”

ADVENT 2025 – DAY FIFTEEN

Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.[PSALM 98:5] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 63:1-8(9-11), 98; PM Psalm 103Amos 9:11-15; 2 Thess. 2:1-3,13-17; John 5:30-47 Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, the fifteenth day of our season. As noted in the two previous Sundays, the readings above are from theContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY FIFTEEN”

ADVENT 2025 – DAY FOURTEEN

For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye,his favor for a lifetime.Weeping may spend the night,but joy comes in the morning.[PSALM 30:5-6] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43Haggai 2:1-9; Rev. 3:1-6; Matt. 24:1-14 Pedro Allende(colorized photo) My father died when I was thirteen years old, and for several years I went throughContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY FOURTEEN”