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Dwell – Missionary Commentary for Christmas, December 25, 2023

Readings for Christmas Day

Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Missioners imitate Jesus when they truly dwell among a people.

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New House on the Block – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 24, 2023

Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38

God builds a lasting house of peace and justice, paid for by his saving word.

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Rejoice in the Lord! – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 17, 2023

Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10 Psalm 146: 6-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11

Our joy and our mission grows from our faith in God’s promise.

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John The Baptist: Model Evangelizer – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 10, 2023

Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9ab+10, 11-12, 13-14 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Missioners look to John the Baptist for inspiration

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Watch – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 3, 2023

Readings for the First Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37

On the First Sunday of Advent, we watch to notice need and glimpse signs of hope.

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A Royal Welcome – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 26, 2023 – Christ The King

Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Psalm 23:1-2a, 2b-3, 5, 6 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Matthew 25:31-46

The road of mission brings us into contact with many friendly and helpful people, recognized and welcomed by the King and Shepherd we speak of in our words and actions of solidarity and respect.

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Courage – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 19, 2023

Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

Fear of God gives courage for mission.

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Lighting Our Lamps – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 12, 2023

Readings for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom 6:12-16 Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 Matthew 25:1-13

The light of faith needs the oil of charity.

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The Greatest Reimagined – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 5, 2023

Readings for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Malachi 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10 Psalm 131:1, 2, 3 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12

Missionary greatness is born of faith and ends in service.

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Love Your Neighbor – Missionary Commentary For Sunday, October 29, 2023

Readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exodus 22:20-26 Psalm 18:2-3a, 3b-4, 47+51 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Love of neighbor is the goal of mission.

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Tested – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 22, 2023

Readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalm 96:1+3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b Matthew 22:15-2

Transforming conflict into Gospel.

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Into The Streets – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 15, 2023

Readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 25:6-10a Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10

Missioners invite everyone to the Wedding Feast of the Lord.

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