Father David's Reflection for the Fourth Tuesday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm proclaims: “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord” (Psalm 89: 2-9). The goodness celebrated here and in...
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Father David M. Knight
- Dec 23, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Fourth Monday of Advent
O Emmanuel The Responsorial Psalm invites us to recognize and accept the divine mystery of our redemption: “Lift up your heads and see;...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 22, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A) Jesus Gives Us Divine Life Appreciating and Accepting Jesus as “Son of God” who empowers us to live...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 21, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Saturday of Advent
O Radiant Dawn The Responsorial Psalm calls us to: “Exult, you just, in the Lord! Sing to him a new song.” We exult because “our soul...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 20, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Friday of Advent
“O Key of David” The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 24) invites us to open our hearts to the Son of God: “Let the Lord enter; he is the king...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 19, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Thursday of Advent
“O Flower of Jesse” The Responsorial Psalm is: “Fill me with your praise and I will sing your glory” (Psalm 71). We need to praise God,...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 18, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Wednesday of Advent
“O Leader” The Responsorial Psalm is the same as yesterday: “Justice shall flourish in his time and fullness of peace forever” (Psalm...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 17, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Tuesday of Advent
“O Wisdom” The Responsorial Psalm says Jesus will save us and our society from the destructive situations we keep getting into: “Justice...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 16, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Monday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm tells us how Jesus saves us: “Teach me your ways, O Lord” (Psalm 25). Numbers 24: 2-17 Makes its point with humor....
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 15, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A) Jesus Saves Us from Sin Appreciating and Accepting Jesus as: “Jesus – God Saves” — who frees us from...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 14, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Saturday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm gives us the starting point of fulfillment: “Lord, make us turn to you” (Psalm 80). Sirach 48: 1-11 tells us this...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 13, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Friday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm sets us on the path to fulfillment: “Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life” (Psalm 1). Why is...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 12, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Thursday of Advent
(Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. However, below's reflection is based upon the weekday Reading for the Second Thursday of...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 11, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Wednesday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm gives us an answer to discouragement: “O bless the Lord, my soul!” (Psalm 103). Discouragement is the greatest...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 10, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Tuesday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm tells us what to rely on in seeking to change the world: “The Lord our God comes in strength” (Isaiah 40). When...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 9, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Monday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm is our song of support as we work for change: “Our God will come to save us!” (Psalm 85). To take on a task as...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 8, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A) Jesus Gives Meaning to Life Appreciating and Accepting Jesus as: “Son of David” — who gives a...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 7, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the First Saturday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm tells us who will find fulfillment: “Blessed are all who wait for the Lord!” (Isaiah 30:18 and Psalm 147). Why is...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 6, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the First Friday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm gives us the guiding light to fulfillment: “The Lord is my light and my salvation!” (Psalm 27). Isaiah 29: 17-24...
Father David M. Knight
- Dec 5, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the First Thursday of Advent
The Responsorial Psalm points to our fulfillment: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Psalm 118). He who comes in the...