Zechariah 2:14-17, Judith 13:18-19, Luke 1:39-47

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

Zechariah 2:14-17, Judith 13:18-19, Luke 1:39-47

Zechariah 2:14-17

My Beloved, You ask us to sing and rejoice for the day of the Lord is at hand.  You are coming to dwell among a people You have chosen for Yourself.  To us, You have given the mission to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth so all nations will come to know You and be saved.  Salvation comes only from You my Beloved and You desire that all are saved.  When You come again in glory my Lord, may we not be ashamed because we have not done what You asked us to. 

Grant me the grace and courage, the wisdom and knowledge to speak of You boldly, may my life witness to all You have done for me.

Judith 13:18-19

Dearest Mother of God and our Mother, we thank You for your 'fiat' to the will of the Father.  You were chosen by Him before all ages, God created You to bring His Son into the world.  You were to give Him His Body and your body would nourish Him and give Him His Blood.  It is this same Body that was offered as a sacrifice of atonement for our sins and the sins of the world.

You are highly favored Mother mine and greatly blessed above all creatures.  We will sing with wonder your praises for God, our God has fashioned you as He fashioned no other.  You are the Mystical Rose with virtues that exude a heavenly and wonderfully intoxicating fragrance O Beauty of Carmel.

Luke 1:39-47

Beloved, Your Mama shows us by her actions how we too can be pleasing to God.  She could have stayed home and exulted to herself at being the chosen one to bring for the the world's Savior and Messiah.  She chose rather to go and be of service to her old cousin Elizabeth who was with child.  She knew that she could be of help for she was young and strong and her generous loving herat was filled with joy at the wonderful thing God had done for her once barren cousin.

When Elizabeth saw Mary she was filled with the same Holy Spirit who enabled her recognize Mary as His most chaste spouse.  She greeted her with the same greeting we say when we pray the 'Hail Mary,'  'Blessed are you among women and blessed is the Fruit of your womb.'  She addressed Mary as the Mother of the Lord and she confirmed that the son in her womb also recognized that he was in God's presence when Mary approached for He was present in the tabernacle of her womb.

Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 103:1-4, 8 & 10, Matthew 11:28-30

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS

 Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 103:1-4, 8 & 10, Matthew 11:28-30

 Isaiah 40:25-31

My Beloved, truly You are the Holy One of God, You are God and there is none like You.  To You belong glory, power and authority in the heavens and on earth.  By Your Word, You uphold and sustain all things.  We see how vast is the heavens, the galaxies, the Universe and the stars.  You created each star, named them and gave each a place in the firmament.

Your breath gives life, withdraw it and all will be chaos and death.  You know all things including the destiny of all men.  Nothing is hidden from Your sight.  No one can hide from You.  You are God from everlasting to everlasting and You never tire or weary.  You never stop loving, You never give up, You seek the lost tirelessly.  You are never short tempered or impatient but are unfailingly love, merciful, compassionate and tender.

You give strength to the weary.  You give hope where there was none.  You carry the weak in Your arms.  You give food, drink and rest to all who put their hope and trust in You.  in You we are renewed in every possible way.  With You we soar to the highest heavens and You reveal to us the Face of God.  

Psalm 103:1-4, 8 & 10

My Beloved, I fall on  m knees and worship You.  God of mercy, pity, compassion and love I bless You with every breath I breathe.  In You is forgiveness of sin and healing of every sickness.  You offered Yourself in our place and became the atoning sacrifice acceptable by God for our sins.

You are our gracious God merciful and kind You do not punish us as we deserve.  You never forsake us no matter how gravely we sin.  You seek and save the lost and You assure us that heaven rejoices when the sinner comes home.  Please hear and answer my prayers for m family to stay close to You.  Seek the lost my Beloved and carry them home.

Matthew 11:28-30

My Beloved, often this life becomes too much for us and we are crushed by the weight of our burdens.  The light at the end of the tunnel grows increasingly dim, sorrow crushes the breath out of us and hope is steadily extinguished.  It is in this moment that Your words bring renewed strength and courage.  You assure us that You walk beside us.  Yoked to us our burden is eased and lightened.  Knowing You are present rekindles our hope, increase our faith and fills us with courage to go on.  Yes, You are always gentle, more gently and tender than we deserve.  The greater our sin, the greater the love and mercy You extend to us.  Thank You my Beloved for yoking Yourself to us with  the yoke of love.