Daily Reflections

The Holy Innocents

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs, Feast
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18 15:14 2013-12-28
 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18 10:23 2011-12-28
 Ps 124:2-5,7-8 10:17 2007-12-28

Octave of Christmas, December 30

Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 10:00 2013-12-30
 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 11:31 2008-12-30
 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 13:29 2006-12-30

Octave of Christmas, December 31

Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18
Feast-Saint Sylvester I, Pope
16:08 2013-12-31
 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 14:13 2011-12-31
 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 18:42 2007-12-31

Mary, Mother of God (Cycle C)

Join Fr. Francis Martin as he reflects on the Word of God proclaimed to us on this feast of Our Lady, Mother of God. May the Mother of Our Lord cover you in her mantle!Offer feedback...

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
(Recorded in 2012 with Cycle C)

Reflection
The Theotokos

First Reading
Numbers 6:22-27

Psalm
Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

Second Reading
Galatians 4:4-7

Gospel
Luke 2:16-21

Additional sets of reflections:

Mary, Mother of God (Audio)

Video reflections for the Readings in Cycle B are not available. While the scriptures might vary from year to year, they may share themes. The Video reflections for Cycles A and C are listed below and are accessible on the calendar.

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 15:54 2014-01-01 (Cycle A)
 Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 16:21 2008-01-01 (Cycle A)

Additional sets of reflections:

Thu (Jan-02) - Christmas Week

Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church, Memorial
ScriptureLengthRecording Date
 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
13:31 2014-01-02
 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 11:10 2012-01-02
 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 8:47 2008-01-02