December 31, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Gospel : John 1:1-18
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made.
4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome * it.
6 There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
9 The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn't recognise him.
11 He came to his own, and those who were his own didn't receive him.
12 But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:
13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 The Word became flesh, and lived amongst us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
15 John testified about him. He cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'"
16 From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.
17 For the law was given through Moses. Grace and truth were realised through Jesus Christ.
18 No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son,† who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
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1 John 2:18-21
18 Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour.
19 They went out from us, but they didn't belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that they might be revealed that none of them belong to us.
20 You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. ‡
21 I have not written to you because you don't know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
‡2:20: Or, "know what is true", or, "know all things"
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 31, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_31.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 31, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123119.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-31
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/John.16
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=John&chapter=16&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.31.2019
12.30.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 30, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Gospel : Luke 2:36-40
36 There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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1 John 2:12-17
12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
13 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
15 Don't love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.
17 The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 30, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_30.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 30, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-30
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.2
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=2&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Gospel : Luke 2:36-40
36 There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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1 John 2:12-17
12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
13 I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
15 Don't love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.
17 The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 30, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_30.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 30, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-30
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.2
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=2&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.29.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 29, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."
14 He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,
15 and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called my son."☆
19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
20 "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child's life are dead."
21 He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there. Being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee,
23 and came and lived in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
☆2:15: Hosea 11:1
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Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14
2 For the Lord has given the father glory as touching the children,
And has confirmed the judgement of the mother as touching the sons.
3 He that honours his father shall make atonement for sins:
4 And he that gives glory to his mother is as one that lays up treasure.
5 Whoso honours his father shall have joy of his children;
And in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.
6 He that gives glory to his father shall have length of days;
And he that hearkens to the Lord shall bring rest to his mother,
7 * And will do service under his parents, as to masters.
12 My son, help your father in his old age;
And grieve him not as long as he lives.
13 And if he fails in understanding, have patience with him;
And dishonour him not while you are in your full strength.
14 For the relieving of your father shall not be forgotten:
And instead of sins it shall be added to build you up.
*3:7: The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities.
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Colossians 3:12-21
12 Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
14 Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
17 Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against them.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 29, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_29.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 29, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-29
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."
14 He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,
15 and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called my son."☆
19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
20 "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel, for those who sought the young child's life are dead."
21 He arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there. Being warned in a dream, he withdrew into the region of Galilee,
23 and came and lived in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
☆2:15: Hosea 11:1
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Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14
2 For the Lord has given the father glory as touching the children,
And has confirmed the judgement of the mother as touching the sons.
3 He that honours his father shall make atonement for sins:
4 And he that gives glory to his mother is as one that lays up treasure.
5 Whoso honours his father shall have joy of his children;
And in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.
6 He that gives glory to his father shall have length of days;
And he that hearkens to the Lord shall bring rest to his mother,
7 * And will do service under his parents, as to masters.
12 My son, help your father in his old age;
And grieve him not as long as he lives.
13 And if he fails in understanding, have patience with him;
And dishonour him not while you are in your full strength.
14 For the relieving of your father shall not be forgotten:
And instead of sins it shall be added to build you up.
*3:7: The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities.
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Colossians 3:12-21
12 Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
14 Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
17 Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
19 Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against them.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
21 Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 29, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_29.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 29, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-29
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.28.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 28, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs
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Gospel : Matthew 2:13-18
13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."
14 He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,
15 and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called my son."☆
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learnt from the wise men.
17 Then that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying,
18 "A voice was heard in Ramah,
lamentation, weeping and great mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she wouldn't be comforted,
because they are no more."☆
☆2:15: Hosea 11:1
☆2:18: Jeremiah 31:15
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1 John 1:5--2:2
1:5 This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don't tell the truth.
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we haven't sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
2:1 My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counsellor* with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.
2 And he is the atoning sacrifice† for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
*2:1: Greek παρακλητον: Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, and Comforter.
†2:2: "atoning sacrifice" is from the Greek "ιλασμο?", an appeasing, propitiating, or the means of appeasement or propitiation?the sacrifice that turns away God's wrath because of our sin.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 28, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_28.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 28, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122819.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-28
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.2
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=2&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs
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Gospel : Matthew 2:13-18
13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."
14 He arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,
15 and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called my son."☆
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learnt from the wise men.
17 Then that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying,
18 "A voice was heard in Ramah,
lamentation, weeping and great mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she wouldn't be comforted,
because they are no more."☆
☆2:15: Hosea 11:1
☆2:18: Jeremiah 31:15
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1 John 1:5--2:2
1:5 This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don't tell the truth.
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we haven't sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
2:1 My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counsellor* with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.
2 And he is the atoning sacrifice† for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
*2:1: Greek παρακλητον: Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, and Comforter.
†2:2: "atoning sacrifice" is from the Greek "ιλασμο?", an appeasing, propitiating, or the means of appeasement or propitiation?the sacrifice that turns away God's wrath because of our sin.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 28, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_28.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 28, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122819.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-28
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.2
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=2&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.27.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 27, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of Saint John, Apostle and evangelist
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Gospel : John 20:1a, 2-8
1a Now on the first day of the week,
2 Therefore she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have laid him!"
3 Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went towards the tomb.
4 They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter, and came to the tomb first.
5 Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying, yet he didn't enter in.
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying,
7 and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
8 So then the other disciple who came first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed.
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1 John 1:1-4
1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life
2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);
3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
4 And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 27, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_27.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 27, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122719.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-27
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/John.20
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=John&chapter=20&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of Saint John, Apostle and evangelist
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Gospel : John 20:1a, 2-8
1a Now on the first day of the week,
2 Therefore she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have laid him!"
3 Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went towards the tomb.
4 They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter, and came to the tomb first.
5 Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying, yet he didn't enter in.
6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying,
7 and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
8 So then the other disciple who came first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed.
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1 John 1:1-4
1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life
2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);
3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
4 And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 27, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_27.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 27, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122719.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-27
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/John.20
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=John&chapter=20&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.26.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 26, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr
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Gospel : Matthew 10:17-22
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
18 Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
19 But when they deliver you up, don't be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
21 "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
22 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
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Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
6:8 Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs amongst the people.
9 But some of those who were of the synagogue called "The Libertines", and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.
10 They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
54 Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
56 and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"
57 But they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and rushed at him with one accord.
58 They threw him out of the city, and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
59 They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 26, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_26.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 26, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122619.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-26
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.10
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=10&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr
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Gospel : Matthew 10:17-22
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
18 Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
19 But when they deliver you up, don't be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
21 "Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
22 You will be hated by all men for my name's sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
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Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
6:8 Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs amongst the people.
9 But some of those who were of the synagogue called "The Libertines", and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.
10 They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
54 Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
56 and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"
57 But they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and rushed at him with one accord.
58 They threw him out of the city, and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
59 They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 26, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_26.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 26, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122619.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-26
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.10
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=10&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.25.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 25, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) - Mass During the Night
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Gospel : Luke 2:1-14
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2 This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 All went to enrol themselves, everyone to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David's city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5 to enrol himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
11 For there is born to you today, in David's city, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace, good will towards men."
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Isaiah 9:1-6
1 But there shall be no more gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time, he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time he has made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Those who lived in the land of the shadow of death, on them the light has shined.
3 You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the plunder.
4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as in the day of Midian.
5 For all the armour of the armed man in the noisy battle, and the garments rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ;
14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 25, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_25-night.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 25, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122519-the-nativity-of-the-lord-night.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-25
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/John.16
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=John&chapter=16&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) - Mass During the Night
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Gospel : Luke 2:1-14
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2 This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 All went to enrol themselves, everyone to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David's city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5 to enrol himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
11 For there is born to you today, in David's city, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace, good will towards men."
-----
Isaiah 9:1-6
1 But there shall be no more gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time, he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time he has made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Those who lived in the land of the shadow of death, on them the light has shined.
3 You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the plunder.
4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as in the day of Midian.
5 For all the armour of the armed man in the noisy battle, and the garments rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ;
14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 25, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_25-night.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 25, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122519-the-nativity-of-the-lord-night.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-25
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/John.16
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=John&chapter=16&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.24.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 24, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Advent - Mass in the Morning
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Gospel : Luke 1:67-79
67 His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
for he has visited and redeemed his people;
69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
70 (as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
71 salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
72 to show mercy towards our fathers,
to remember his holy covenant,
73 the oath which he swore to Abraham, our father,
74 to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies,
should serve him without fear,
75 In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,
77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,
78 because of the tender mercy of our God,
whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
79 to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death;
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2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
1 When the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
2 the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but God's ark dwells within curtains."
3 Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart; for the LORD is with you."
4 That same night, the LORD's word came to Nathan, saying,
5 "Go and tell my servant David, 'the LORD says, "Should you build me a house for me to dwell in?
8b "I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel.
9 I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you. I will make you a great name, like the name of the great ones who are in the earth.
10 I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more. The children of wickedness will not afflict them any more, as at the first,
11 and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. I will cause you to rest from all your enemies. Moreover the LORD tells you that the LORD will make you a house.
12 When your days are fulfilled, and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring* after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
14a I will be his father, and he will be my son.
16 Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever."'"
*7:12: or, seed
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 24, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_24.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 24, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122419.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-24
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Advent - Mass in the Morning
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Gospel : Luke 1:67-79
67 His father, Zacharias, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
for he has visited and redeemed his people;
69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David
70 (as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
71 salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us;
72 to show mercy towards our fathers,
to remember his holy covenant,
73 the oath which he swore to Abraham, our father,
74 to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies,
should serve him without fear,
75 In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.
76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,
77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,
78 because of the tender mercy of our God,
whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,
79 to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death;
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2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
1 When the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
2 the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but God's ark dwells within curtains."
3 Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart; for the LORD is with you."
4 That same night, the LORD's word came to Nathan, saying,
5 "Go and tell my servant David, 'the LORD says, "Should you build me a house for me to dwell in?
8b "I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel.
9 I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you. I will make you a great name, like the name of the great ones who are in the earth.
10 I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more. The children of wickedness will not afflict them any more, as at the first,
11 and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. I will cause you to rest from all your enemies. Moreover the LORD tells you that the LORD will make you a house.
12 When your days are fulfilled, and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring* after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
14a I will be his father, and he will be my son.
16 Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever."'"
*7:12: or, seed
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 24, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_24.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 24, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122419.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-24
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.23.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 23, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:57-66
57 Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbours and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.
59 On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
60 His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."
61 They said to her, "There is no one amongst your relatives who is called by this name."
62 They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
63 He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John."
They all marvelled.
64 His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
65 Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66 All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.
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Malachi 3:1-4, 4:5-6
(NABRE Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24)
3:1 "Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!" says the LORD of Armies.
2 "But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;
3 and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to the LORD offerings in righteousness.
4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes.
6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse."
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 23, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_23.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 23, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122319.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-23
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:57-66
57 Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.
58 Her neighbours and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her, and they rejoiced with her.
59 On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
60 His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."
61 They said to her, "There is no one amongst your relatives who is called by this name."
62 They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
63 He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John."
They all marvelled.
64 His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
65 Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66 All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, "What then will this child be?" The hand of the Lord was with him.
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Malachi 3:1-4, 4:5-6
(NABRE Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24)
3:1 "Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!" says the LORD of Armies.
2 "But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;
3 and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to the LORD offerings in righteousness.
4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes.
6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse."
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 23, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_23.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 23, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122319.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-23
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.22.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 22, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
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Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
20 But when he thought about these things, behold,‡ an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 She shall give birth to a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
and shall give birth to a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel";
which is, being interpreted, "God with us."☆
24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;
‡1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
☆1:23: Isaiah 7:14
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Isaiah 7:10-14
10 The LORD spoke again to Ahaz, saying,
11 "Ask a sign of the LORD your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above."
12 But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD."
13 He said, "Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.*
*7:14: "Immanuel" means "God with us".
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Romans 1:1-7
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,
2 which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
3 concerning his Son, who was born of the offspring* of David according to the flesh,
4 who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
5 through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith amongst all the nations, for his name's sake;
6 amongst whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ;
7 to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 22, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_22.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 22, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122219.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-22
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
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Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
20 But when he thought about these things, behold,‡ an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 She shall give birth to a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
and shall give birth to a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel";
which is, being interpreted, "God with us."☆
24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;
‡1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
☆1:23: Isaiah 7:14
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Isaiah 7:10-14
10 The LORD spoke again to Ahaz, saying,
11 "Ask a sign of the LORD your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above."
12 But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD."
13 He said, "Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.*
*7:14: "Immanuel" means "God with us".
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Romans 1:1-7
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,
2 which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
3 concerning his Son, who was born of the offspring* of David according to the flesh,
4 who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
5 through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith amongst all the nations, for his name's sake;
6 amongst whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ;
7 to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 22, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_22.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 22, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122219.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-22
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.21.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 21, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Saturday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:39-45
39 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby lept in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42 She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
43 Why am I so favoured, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby lept in my womb for joy!
45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"
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Song of Solomon 2:8-14
8 The voice of my beloved!
Behold, he comes,
leaping on the mountains,
skipping on the hills.
9 My beloved is like a roe or a young deer.
Behold, he stands behind our wall!
He looks in at the windows.
He glances through the lattice.
10 My beloved spoke, and said to me,
"Rise up, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.
11 For, behold, the winter is past.
The rain is over and gone.
12 The flowers appear on the earth.
The time of the singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
13 The fig tree ripens her green figs.
The vines are in blossom.
They give out their fragrance.
Arise, my love, my beautiful one,
and come away."
Lover
14 My dove in the clefts of the rock,
In the hiding places of the mountainside,
Let me see your face.
Let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 21, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_21.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 21, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122119.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-21
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Saturday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:39-45
39 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,
40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.
41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby lept in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42 She called out with a loud voice, and said, "Blessed are you amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
43 Why am I so favoured, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby lept in my womb for joy!
45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"
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Song of Solomon 2:8-14
8 The voice of my beloved!
Behold, he comes,
leaping on the mountains,
skipping on the hills.
9 My beloved is like a roe or a young deer.
Behold, he stands behind our wall!
He looks in at the windows.
He glances through the lattice.
10 My beloved spoke, and said to me,
"Rise up, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.
11 For, behold, the winter is past.
The rain is over and gone.
12 The flowers appear on the earth.
The time of the singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
13 The fig tree ripens her green figs.
The vines are in blossom.
They give out their fragrance.
Arise, my love, my beautiful one,
and come away."
Lover
14 My dove in the clefts of the rock,
In the hiding places of the mountainside,
Let me see your face.
Let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 21, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_21.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 21, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122119.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-21
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.20.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 20, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Friday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
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Isaiah 7:10-14
10 The LORD spoke again to Ahaz, saying,
11 "Ask a sign of the LORD your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above."
12 But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD."
13 He said, "Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
*7:14: "Immanuel" means "God with us".
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 20, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_20.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 20, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-20
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Friday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
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Isaiah 7:10-14
10 The LORD spoke again to Ahaz, saying,
11 "Ask a sign of the LORD your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above."
12 But Ahaz said, "I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD."
13 He said, "Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also?
14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
*7:14: "Immanuel" means "God with us".
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 20, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_20.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 20, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-20
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.19.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 19, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:5-25
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6 They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.
8 Now while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,
9 according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
10 The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
11 An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
13 But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
14 You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.
17 He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord."
18 Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
19 The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
20 Behold,* you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
21 The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled that he delayed in the temple.
22 When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
23 When the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.
24 After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
25 "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach amongst men."
*1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
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Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
2 There was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and childless.
3 the LORD's angel appeared to the woman, and said to her, "See now, you are barren and childless; but you shall conceive, and bear a son.
4 Now therefore please beware and drink no wine nor strong drink, and don't eat any unclean thing:
5 for, behold, you shall conceive, and give birth to a son. No razor shall come on his head; for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb. He shall begin to save Israel out of the hand of the Philistines."
6 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, "A man of God came to me, and his face was like the face of the angel of God, very awesome. I didn't ask him where he was from, neither did he tell me his name;
7 but he said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink. Don't eat any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.'"
24 The woman bore a son, and named him Samson. The child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
25a the LORD's Spirit began to move him in Mahaneh Dan,
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 19, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_19.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 19, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-19
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Luke 1:5-25
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6 They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.
8 Now while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division,
9 according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
10 The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.
11 An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
13 But the angel said to him, "Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
14 You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.
17 He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord."
18 Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."
19 The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
20 Behold,* you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
21 The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marvelled that he delayed in the temple.
22 When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
23 When the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.
24 After these days Elizabeth, his wife, conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,
25 "Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach amongst men."
*1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
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Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
2 There was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and childless.
3 the LORD's angel appeared to the woman, and said to her, "See now, you are barren and childless; but you shall conceive, and bear a son.
4 Now therefore please beware and drink no wine nor strong drink, and don't eat any unclean thing:
5 for, behold, you shall conceive, and give birth to a son. No razor shall come on his head; for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb. He shall begin to save Israel out of the hand of the Philistines."
6 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, "A man of God came to me, and his face was like the face of the angel of God, very awesome. I didn't ask him where he was from, neither did he tell me his name;
7 but he said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink. Don't eat any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.'"
24 The woman bore a son, and named him Samson. The child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
25a the LORD's Spirit began to move him in Mahaneh Dan,
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 19, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_19.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 19, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-19
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.18.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 18, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
20 But when he thought about these things, behold,‡ an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 She shall give birth to a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
and shall give birth to a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel";
which is, being interpreted, "God with us."☆
24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;
25 and didn't know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.
‡1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
☆1:23: Isaiah 7:14
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Jeremiah 23:5-8
5 "Behold, the days come," says the LORD,
"that I will raise to David a righteous Branch,
and he shall reign as king and deal wisely,
and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
6 In his days Judah shall be saved,
and Israel shall dwell safely.
This is his name by which he shall be called:
the LORD our righteousness.
7 "Therefore behold, the days come," says the LORD, "that they shall no more say, 'As the LORD lives, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;'
8 but, 'As the LORD lives, who brought up and who led the offspring* of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries where I had driven them.' Then they will dwell in their own land."
*23:8: or, seed
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 18, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_18.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 18, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121819.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-18
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.
20 But when he thought about these things, behold,‡ an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 She shall give birth to a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
and shall give birth to a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel";
which is, being interpreted, "God with us."☆
24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;
25 and didn't know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.
‡1:20: "Behold", from "?δο?", means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.
☆1:23: Isaiah 7:14
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Jeremiah 23:5-8
5 "Behold, the days come," says the LORD,
"that I will raise to David a righteous Branch,
and he shall reign as king and deal wisely,
and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
6 In his days Judah shall be saved,
and Israel shall dwell safely.
This is his name by which he shall be called:
the LORD our righteousness.
7 "Therefore behold, the days come," says the LORD, "that they shall no more say, 'As the LORD lives, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;'
8 but, 'As the LORD lives, who brought up and who led the offspring* of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries where I had driven them.' Then they will dwell in their own land."
*23:8: or, seed
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* The World English Bible
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◇ December 18, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_18.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 18, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121819.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-18
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.17.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 17, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 1:1-17
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,* the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.
3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.
4 Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.
5 Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.
6 Jesse became the father of King David. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah's wife.
7 Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa.
8 Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
9 Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah.
10 Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah.
11 Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the exile to Babylon.
12 After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel.
13 Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.
14 Azor became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.
15 Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob.
16 Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus,† who is called Christ.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
†1:16: "Jesus" means "Salvation".
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Genesis 49:2, 8-10
1 Jacob called to his sons, and said: "Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which will happen to you in the days to come.
2 Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob.
Listen to Israel, your father.
8 "Judah, your brothers will praise you.
Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies.
Your father's sons will bow down before you.
9 Judah is a lion's cub.
From the prey, my son, you have gone up.
He stooped down, he crouched as a lion,
as a lioness.
Who will rouse him up?
10 The sceptre will not depart from Judah,
nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,
until he comes to whom it belongs.
To him will the obedience of the peoples be.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 17, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_17.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 17, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121719.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-17
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 1:1-17
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,* the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.
3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.
4 Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.
5 Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.
6 Jesse became the father of King David. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah's wife.
7 Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa.
8 Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
9 Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah.
10 Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah.
11 Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the exile to Babylon.
12 After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel.
13 Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.
14 Azor became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.
15 Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob.
16 Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus,† who is called Christ.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
†1:16: "Jesus" means "Salvation".
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Genesis 49:2, 8-10
1 Jacob called to his sons, and said: "Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which will happen to you in the days to come.
2 Assemble yourselves, and hear, you sons of Jacob.
Listen to Israel, your father.
8 "Judah, your brothers will praise you.
Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies.
Your father's sons will bow down before you.
9 Judah is a lion's cub.
From the prey, my son, you have gone up.
He stooped down, he crouched as a lion,
as a lioness.
Who will rouse him up?
10 The sceptre will not depart from Judah,
nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,
until he comes to whom it belongs.
To him will the obedience of the peoples be.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 17, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_17.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 17, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121719.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-17
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.16.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 16, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Monday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 21:23-27
23 When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?"
They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
26 But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
27 They answered Jesus, and said, "We don't know."
He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a
2 Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.
3 He took up his parable, and said,
"Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
4 he says, who hears the words of God,
who sees the vision of the Almighty,
falling down, and having his eyes open:
5 How goodly are your tents, Jacob,
and your tents, Israel!
6 As valleys they are spread out,
as gardens by the riverside,
as aloes which the LORD has planted,
as cedar trees beside the waters.
7 Water shall flow from his buckets.
His seed shall be in many waters.
His king shall be higher than Agag.
His kingdom shall be exalted.
8 God brings him out of Egypt.
He has as it were the strength of the wild ox.
He shall eat up the nations his adversaries,
shall break their bones in pieces,
and pierce them with his arrows.
9 He couched, he lay down as a lion,
as a lioness; who shall rouse him up?
Everyone who blesses you is blessed.
Everyone who curses you is cursed."
10 Balak's anger burnt against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times.
11 Therefore now flee you to your place! I thought to promote you to great honour; but, behold, the LORD has kept you back from honour."
12 Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I also tell your messengers who you sent to me, saying,
13 'If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can't go beyond the LORD's word, to do either good or bad of my own mind. I will say what the LORD says'?
14 Now, behold, I go to my people. Come, I will inform you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days."
15 He took up his parable, and said,
"Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
16 he says, who hears the words of God,
knows the knowledge of the Most High,
and who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Falling down, and having his eyes open:
17a I see him, but not now.
I see him, but not near.
A star will come out of Jacob.
A sceptre will rise out of Israel,
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 16, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_16.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 16, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121619.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-16
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.21
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=21&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Monday of the Third Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 21:23-27
23 When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?"
They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
26 But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
27 They answered Jesus, and said, "We don't know."
He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a
2 Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and the Spirit of God came on him.
3 He took up his parable, and said,
"Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
4 he says, who hears the words of God,
who sees the vision of the Almighty,
falling down, and having his eyes open:
5 How goodly are your tents, Jacob,
and your tents, Israel!
6 As valleys they are spread out,
as gardens by the riverside,
as aloes which the LORD has planted,
as cedar trees beside the waters.
7 Water shall flow from his buckets.
His seed shall be in many waters.
His king shall be higher than Agag.
His kingdom shall be exalted.
8 God brings him out of Egypt.
He has as it were the strength of the wild ox.
He shall eat up the nations his adversaries,
shall break their bones in pieces,
and pierce them with his arrows.
9 He couched, he lay down as a lion,
as a lioness; who shall rouse him up?
Everyone who blesses you is blessed.
Everyone who curses you is cursed."
10 Balak's anger burnt against Balaam, and he struck his hands together. Balak said to Balaam, "I called you to curse my enemies, and, behold, you have altogether blessed them these three times.
11 Therefore now flee you to your place! I thought to promote you to great honour; but, behold, the LORD has kept you back from honour."
12 Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I also tell your messengers who you sent to me, saying,
13 'If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can't go beyond the LORD's word, to do either good or bad of my own mind. I will say what the LORD says'?
14 Now, behold, I go to my people. Come, I will inform you what this people shall do to your people in the latter days."
15 He took up his parable, and said,
"Balaam the son of Beor says,
the man whose eyes are open says;
16 he says, who hears the words of God,
knows the knowledge of the Most High,
and who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Falling down, and having his eyes open:
17a I see him, but not now.
I see him, but not near.
A star will come out of Jacob.
A sceptre will rise out of Israel,
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 16, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_16.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 16, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121619.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-16
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.21
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=21&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.15.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 15, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Third Sunday of Advent
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Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
2 Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
3 and said to him, "Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?"
4 Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:
5 the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,☆ the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.☆
6 Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me."
7 As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
8 But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'☆
11 Most certainly I tell you, amongst those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptiser; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
☆11:5: Isaiah 35:5
☆11:5: Isaiah 61:1-4
☆11:10: Malachi 3:1
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Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
1 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad.
The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.
2 It will blossom abundantly,
and rejoice even with joy and singing.
Lebanon's glory will be given to it,
the excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They will see the LORD's glory,
the excellence of our God.
3 Strengthen the weak hands,
and make firm the feeble knees.
4 Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong.
Don't be afraid.
Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution.
He will come and save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened,
and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.
6a Then the lame man will leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the mute will sing;
7 The burning sand will become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water.
Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay.
8 A highway will be there, a road,
and it will be called The Holy Way.
The unclean shall not pass over it,
but it will be for those who walk in the Way.
Wicked fools will not go there.
9 No lion will be there,
nor will any ravenous animal go up on it.
They will not be found there;
but the redeemed will walk there.
10 The the LORD's ransomed ones will return,
and come with singing to Zion;
and everlasting joy will be on their heads.
They will obtain gladness and joy,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away."
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James 5:7-10
7 Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
9 Don't grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won't be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.
10 Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 15, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_15.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 15, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121519.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-15
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Third Sunday of Advent
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Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
2 Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
3 and said to him, "Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?"
4 Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:
5 the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear,☆ the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.☆
6 Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me."
7 As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
8 But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'☆
11 Most certainly I tell you, amongst those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptiser; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
☆11:5: Isaiah 35:5
☆11:5: Isaiah 61:1-4
☆11:10: Malachi 3:1
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Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
1 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad.
The desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose.
2 It will blossom abundantly,
and rejoice even with joy and singing.
Lebanon's glory will be given to it,
the excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They will see the LORD's glory,
the excellence of our God.
3 Strengthen the weak hands,
and make firm the feeble knees.
4 Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong.
Don't be afraid.
Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution.
He will come and save you.
5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened,
and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.
6a Then the lame man will leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the mute will sing;
7 The burning sand will become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water.
Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals, where they lay.
8 A highway will be there, a road,
and it will be called The Holy Way.
The unclean shall not pass over it,
but it will be for those who walk in the Way.
Wicked fools will not go there.
9 No lion will be there,
nor will any ravenous animal go up on it.
They will not be found there;
but the redeemed will walk there.
10 The the LORD's ransomed ones will return,
and come with singing to Zion;
and everlasting joy will be on their heads.
They will obtain gladness and joy,
and sorrow and sighing will flee away."
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James 5:7-10
7 Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
9 Don't grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won't be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.
10 Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 15, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_15.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 15, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121519.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-15
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.14.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 14, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
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Gospel : Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
9a As they were coming down from the mountain,
10 His disciples asked him, saying, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
11 Jesus answered them, "Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things,
12 but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they didn't recognise him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them."
13 Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptiser.
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Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11
1 Also there arose Elijah the prophet as fire,
And his word burnt like a torch:
2 Who brought a famine upon them,
And by his zeal made them few in number.
3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven:
Thrice did he thus bring down fire.
4 How was you glorified, O Elijah, in your wondrous deeds!
And who shall glory like to you?
9 Who was taken up in a tempest of fire,
In a chariot of fiery horses:
10 Who was recorded for reproofs in their seasons,
To pacify anger, before it brake forth into wrath;
To turn the heart of the father to the son,
And to restore the tribes of Jacob.
11 Blessed are they that saw you,
And they that have been beautified with love;
For we also shall surely live.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 14, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_14.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 14, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121419.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-14
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.17
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=17&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
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Gospel : Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
9a As they were coming down from the mountain,
10 His disciples asked him, saying, "Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"
11 Jesus answered them, "Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things,
12 but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they didn't recognise him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them."
13 Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptiser.
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Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11
1 Also there arose Elijah the prophet as fire,
And his word burnt like a torch:
2 Who brought a famine upon them,
And by his zeal made them few in number.
3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven:
Thrice did he thus bring down fire.
4 How was you glorified, O Elijah, in your wondrous deeds!
And who shall glory like to you?
9 Who was taken up in a tempest of fire,
In a chariot of fiery horses:
10 Who was recorded for reproofs in their seasons,
To pacify anger, before it brake forth into wrath;
To turn the heart of the father to the son,
And to restore the tribes of Jacob.
11 Blessed are they that saw you,
And they that have been beautified with love;
For we also shall surely live.
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 14, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_14.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 14, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121419.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-14
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.17
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=17&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.13.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 13, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
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Gospel : Matthew 11:16-19
16 "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
17 and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you didn't dance. We mourned for you, and you didn't lament.'
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."†
†11:19: NU reads "actions" instead of "children"
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Isaiah 48:17-19
17 the LORD,
your Redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel says:
"I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you to profit,
who leads you by the way that you should go.
18 Oh that you had listened to my commandments!
Then your peace would have been like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
19 Your offspring* also would have been as the sand,
and the descendants of your body like its grains.
His name would not be cut off nor destroyed from before me."
*48:19: or, seed
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 13, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_13.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 13, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121319.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-13
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
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Gospel : Matthew 11:16-19
16 "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
17 and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you didn't dance. We mourned for you, and you didn't lament.'
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."†
†11:19: NU reads "actions" instead of "children"
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Isaiah 48:17-19
17 the LORD,
your Redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel says:
"I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you to profit,
who leads you by the way that you should go.
18 Oh that you had listened to my commandments!
Then your peace would have been like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
19 Your offspring* also would have been as the sand,
and the descendants of your body like its grains.
His name would not be cut off nor destroyed from before me."
*48:19: or, seed
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 13, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_13.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 13, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121319.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-13
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.12.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 12, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
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Zechariah 2:10-13
(NABRE Zechariah 2:14-17)
10 Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for, behold, I come, and I will dwell within you,' says the LORD.
11 Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell amongst you, and you shall know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.
12 The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.
13 Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!"
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 12, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_12.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 12, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121219.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-12
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
-----
Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
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Zechariah 2:10-13
(NABRE Zechariah 2:14-17)
10 Sing and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for, behold, I come, and I will dwell within you,' says the LORD.
11 Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell amongst you, and you shall know that the LORD of Armies has sent me to you.
12 The LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.
13 Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD; for he has roused himself from his holy habitation!"
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 12, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_12.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 12, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121219.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-12
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.11.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 11, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 11:28-30
28 "Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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Isaiah 40:25-31
25 "To whom then will you liken me?
Who is my equal?" says the Holy One.
26 Lift up your eyes on high,
and see who has created these,
who brings out their army by number.
He calls them all by name.
by the greatness of his might,
and because he is strong in power,
Not one is lacking.
27 Why do you say, Jacob,
and speak, Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD,
and the justice due me is disregarded by my God?"
28 Haven't you known?
Haven't you heard?
The everlasting God, the LORD,
The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn't faint.
He isn't weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the weak.
He increases the strength of him who has no might.
30 Even the youths faint and get weary,
and the young men utterly fall;
31 But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength.
They will mount up with wings like eagles.
They will run, and not be weary.
They will walk, and not faint.
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 11, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_11.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 11, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121119.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-11
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 11:28-30
28 "Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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Isaiah 40:25-31
25 "To whom then will you liken me?
Who is my equal?" says the Holy One.
26 Lift up your eyes on high,
and see who has created these,
who brings out their army by number.
He calls them all by name.
by the greatness of his might,
and because he is strong in power,
Not one is lacking.
27 Why do you say, Jacob,
and speak, Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD,
and the justice due me is disregarded by my God?"
28 Haven't you known?
Haven't you heard?
The everlasting God, the LORD,
The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn't faint.
He isn't weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
29 He gives power to the weak.
He increases the strength of him who has no might.
30 Even the youths faint and get weary,
and the young men utterly fall;
31 But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength.
They will mount up with wings like eagles.
They will run, and not be weary.
They will walk, and not faint.
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 11, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_11.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 11, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121119.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-11
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.11
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=11&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.10.2019
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Today's Bible story *
December 10, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent
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Gospel : Matthew 18:12-14
12 "What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn't he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray?
13 If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.
14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
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Isaiah 40:1-11
1 "Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.
2 "Speak comfortably to Jerusalem; and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins."
3 The voice of one who calls out,
"Prepare the way of the LORD in the wilderness!
Make a level highway in the desert for our God.
4 Every valley shall be exalted,
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The uneven shall be made level,
and the rough places a plain.
5 the LORD's glory shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together;
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it."
6 The voice of one saying, "Cry!"
One said, "What shall I cry?"
"All flesh is like grass,
and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
7 The grass withers,
the flower fades,
because the LORD's breath blows on it.
Surely the people are like grass.
8 The grass withers,
the flower fades;
but the word of our God stands forever."
9 You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain.
You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength.
Lift it up. Don't be afraid.
Say to the cities of Judah, "Behold, your God!"
10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a mighty one,
and his arm will rule for him.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd.
He will gather the lambs in his arm,
and carry them in his bosom.
He will gently lead those who have their young.
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 10, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_10.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 10, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-10
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.18
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=18&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent
-----
Gospel : Matthew 18:12-14
12 "What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn't he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray?
13 If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.
14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
-----
Isaiah 40:1-11
1 "Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.
2 "Speak comfortably to Jerusalem; and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins."
3 The voice of one who calls out,
"Prepare the way of the LORD in the wilderness!
Make a level highway in the desert for our God.
4 Every valley shall be exalted,
and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The uneven shall be made level,
and the rough places a plain.
5 the LORD's glory shall be revealed,
and all flesh shall see it together;
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it."
6 The voice of one saying, "Cry!"
One said, "What shall I cry?"
"All flesh is like grass,
and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
7 The grass withers,
the flower fades,
because the LORD's breath blows on it.
Surely the people are like grass.
8 The grass withers,
the flower fades;
but the word of our God stands forever."
9 You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain.
You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength.
Lift it up. Don't be afraid.
Say to the cities of Judah, "Behold, your God!"
10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a mighty one,
and his arm will rule for him.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.
11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd.
He will gather the lambs in his arm,
and carry them in his bosom.
He will gently lead those who have their young.
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 10, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_10.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 10, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121019.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-10
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Matt.18
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Matthew&chapter=18&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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12.09.2019
Today's Bible story *
December 9, 2019
I hope you have a nice day today too.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
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Genesis 3:9-15, 20
9 The LORD God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?"
10 The man said, "I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself."
11 God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
12 The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it."
13 The LORD God said to the woman, "What have you done?"
The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
14 The LORD God said to the serpent,
"Because you have done this,
you are cursed above all livestock,
and above every animal of the field.
You shall go on your belly
and you shall eat dust all the days of your life.
15 I will put hostility between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring.
He will bruise your head,
and you will bruise his heel."
20 The man called his wife Eve because she would be the mother of all the living.
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Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;
5 having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favour in the Beloved,
11 in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will;
12 to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
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* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 9, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_09.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 9, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-09
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
-----
I hope you have a nice day today too.
-----
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
-----
Gospel : Luke 1:26-38
26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David's house. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 Having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, you highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.
30 The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,
33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."
34 Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.
36 Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37 For nothing spoken by God is impossible."†
38 Mary said, "Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The angel departed from her.
†1:37: or, "For everything spoken by God is possible."
-----
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
9 The LORD God called to the man, and said to him, "Where are you?"
10 The man said, "I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself."
11 God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?"
12 The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it."
13 The LORD God said to the woman, "What have you done?"
The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."
14 The LORD God said to the serpent,
"Because you have done this,
you are cursed above all livestock,
and above every animal of the field.
You shall go on your belly
and you shall eat dust all the days of your life.
15 I will put hostility between you and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring.
He will bruise your head,
and you will bruise his heel."
20 The man called his wife Eve because she would be the mother of all the living.
-----
Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;
5 having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favour in the Beloved,
11 in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will;
12 to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ:
-----
* The World English Bible
http://ebible.org/web/
◇ December 9, 2019 Daily Mass Reading
http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/2019/19_12_09.mp3
◇ Daily Readings December 9, 2019
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120919.cfm
◇ Liturgical Calendar
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/calendarday.php?date=2019-12-09
◇ Zondervan King James Audio Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com/audio/dramatized/kjv/Luke.1
◇ King James Version Bible Online
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/book.php?book=Luke&chapter=1&verse=
◇ The New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
http://www.usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
◇ Douay-Rheims Bible
http://www.drbo.org/
◇ Chibadera Catholic Church
http://www.chibaderacatholic.jp/
◇ Today's Bible Story
http://todaysbiblestory.seesaa.net/
http://todaysbible.jugem.jp/
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