This page offers scriptural reflections for the special feasts and other celebrations throughout the church year that use the same scriptures for all cycles, A, B and C. Reflections are authored by Fr. Francis Martin and are available to stream or download.
These video files are also available on YouTube: Feast Days, Cycles ABC
| Feast Day |
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Feb 2 |
| Reflection |
Mystery |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 24:7-10 |
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| Second Reading |
Hebrews 2:14-18 |
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| Gospel |
Luke 2:22-40 |
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| Ash Wednesday |
Special Liturgy |
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| Reflection |
Preparing for Lent |
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| First Reading |
Joel 2:12-18 |
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Psalm
Second Reading |
Psalm 51:3-6,12-14,17
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 |
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| Gospel |
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 |
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| St. Joseph |
Solemnity |
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Mar 19 |
| Reflection |
The Liturgy & Sacrosanctum Concilium #2 |
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| First Reading |
2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 |
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| Gospel (1st choice) |
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a |
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| Gospel (2nd choice) |
Luke 2:41-51a |
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| The Annunciation |
Solemnity |
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Mar 25 |
| Reflection |
Faith Seeking Understanding |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Psalm 40:7-8A; 8B-9, 10, 11 |
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| Second Reading |
Hebrews 10:4-10 |
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| Gospel |
Luke 1:26-38 |
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| The Most Holy Trinity |
Solemnity |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
Daniel 3:52-56 |
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| Second Reading |
2 Corinthians 13:11-13 |
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| Gospel |
John 3:16-18 |
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| The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ |
Solemnity |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14a-16b
Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 |
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| Second Reading |
1 Corinthians 10:16-17 |
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| Gospel |
John 6:51-58 |
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| The Nativity of St. John the Baptist |
Solemnity |
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Jun 24 |
| Vigil Mass |
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| Reflection |
Prophecy |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4A, 5-6AB, 15AB and 7 |
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| Second Reading |
1 Peter 1:8-12 |
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| Gospel |
Luke 1:5-17 |
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| Mass During the Day |
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| Reflection |
Preparing Israel |
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First Reading
Psalm |
Isaiah 49:1-6
Psalm 139:1B-3, 13-14AB, 14C-15 |
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| Second Reading |
Acts 13:22-26 |
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| Gospel |
Luke 1:57-66, 80 |
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