Catholic Missal of the day: Sunday, December 14 2025

Third Sunday of Advent

Book of Isaiah

The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom.
They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak,
Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared;
Then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the dumb will sing. Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe.
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; They will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee.

Psalms

The LORD keeps faith forever,
secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
the LORD sets captives free.
The LORD gives sight to the blind.
The LORD raises up those who were bowed down;
the LORD loves the just.
The LORD protects strangers.
The fatherless and the widow he sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.

Letter of James

Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates.
Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers and sisters, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew

When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus
with this question, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?"
Jesus said to them in reply, "Go and tell John what you hear and see:
the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me."
As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.
Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
This is the one about whom it is written: 'Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.'
Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

St. John of the Cross(Doctor of the Church (1542-1591))

SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS Doctor of the Church (1542-1591) The father of St. John was disowned by his kin for marrying a poor orphan. John was raised amidst poverty, but possessed a rich interior world. He loved himself in obedience to Christ and transcended his limits. While pursuing his sacred studies, he became a servant of the poor in the hospital of Medina. At the age of 21, John petitioned to be a lay-brother of the Carmelite friars. He was soon ordained a priest. He would have transferred to the severe Carthusian Order had not St. Teresa persuaded him to help her reform the Carmelites. Thus, John became the first prior of the Barefooted Carmelites. John's reforms were approved by the general, but rejected by the elder friars. They condemned him as a fugitive and apostate and cast him into prison. John escaped after nine months' suffering at the risk of his life. Twice again, John was shamefully persecuted by his brethren and publicly disgraced. However, his complete abandonment by creatures only deepened his interior peace and devout longing for heaven. St. John's works include "The Dark Night of the Soul," a spiritual classic. He intercedes before God: having proven his love in the darkest of nights for the King of Kings.

St. Nicasius(Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs (5th century))

SAINT NICASIUS Archbishop and his Companions Martyrs (5th century) In the fifth century, an army from Germania ravaged a part of Gaul and plundered the city of Rheims. Nicasius, the holy bishop, foretold the invasion. When Abp. Nicasius saw the enemy at the gates and in the streets, he went from door to door warning and encouraging other. While doing so, he exposed himself to the swords of the invaders, who harmed him and later beheaded him. Florens, his deacon, and Jocond, his lector, were martyred by his side. Nicasius' sister, Eutropia, a virtuous virgin, feared that she might be enslaved. She called upon God and was martyred together with her friends. Their sacrifices were not in vain because God grants the prayers of those who love Him till the end.

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