Advent Daily Mass Readings – Thursday, 18 December 2025

As we approach Christmas, today’s Advent readings invite us to trust God even when His plans unfold quietly and unexpectedly.

In this episode, we listen to God’s promise of a righteous King who brings justice and peace, and we reflect on the humble obedience of Saint Joseph, who trusted God’s word and welcomed Jesus into his life without fully understanding everything.

These readings remind us that faith is not about having all the answers, but about choosing trust, mercy, and obedience — just as Joseph did.

🎙️ Suitable for Catholics and catechumens, this episode offers the full Scripture readings proclaimed aloud, helping listeners prepare their hearts for the coming of Emmanuel, God-with-us.

📖 Today’s Mass Readings

• First Reading: Jeremiah 23:5–8
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1–2, 12–13, 18–19
• Gospel: Matthew 1:18–24

🕯️ Take a few quiet moments to listen, reflect, and prepare your heart as Christmas draws near.

🎙️ Daily Catholic Reflection – 17 December 2025 (O Wisdom)

As Advent draws closer to Christmas, today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s wisdom at work through history and His faithfulness to His promises.

In the First Reading (Genesis 49:2, 8–10), Jacob speaks a prophetic blessing over Judah, pointing toward a future king—fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 72) celebrates a reign marked by justice, peace, and care for the poor, reminding us of the true nature of Christ’s kingdom. In the Gospel (Matthew 1:1–17), the genealogy of Jesus reveals how God works through ordinary, imperfect people to bring about His plan of salvation.

This short reflection helps Catholics and catechumens prepare their hearts during Advent by learning to trust God’s timing, recognize His work in everyday life, and welcome Christ more deeply.

🎧 Readings included: • Genesis 49:2, 8–10 • Psalm 72:1–2, 3–4ab, 7–8, 17 • Matthew 1:1–17

🕯️ A gentle daily reflection for prayer, meditation, and spiritual preparation during Advent.

In today’s Advent reflection, we journey through the Mass readings for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, as God gently calls us from good intentions to real obedience.

The prophet Zephaniah (3:1–2, 9–13) reminds us that God desires a humble people who trust in Him, not in appearances or empty promises. Psalm 34 reassures us that “The Lord hears the cry of the poor” — a powerful comfort for anyone who feels weak, tired, or overwhelmed. In the Gospel, Matthew 21:28–32, Jesus tells the parable of two sons, teaching us that what truly matters is not what we say to God, but how we respond with our lives.

This short, light-hearted Advent reflection is designed for Catholics and catechumens, offering a simple explanation, practical application, and a gentle reminder that it’s never too late to turn back and say “yes” to God — even if we’ve said “no” before.