Gloria Escobar

First Reading (Numbers 6:22-27) A reading from the Book of Numbers The Lord said to Moses:  “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them:  This is how you shall bless the Israelites.  Say to them:  “The Lord bless you and keep you!  The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! 

December 24, 2022      The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Day                                    Isaiah (52:7-10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace,

December 24, 2022              The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass during the Night (Isaiah 9-1-6) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.  You

December 24, 2022      The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil Mass (Isaiah 62:1-5) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch. 

December 18, 2022      Fourth Sunday of Advent (Isaiah 7:10-14) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying:  Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky!  But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask!  I

First Reading   (Isaiah 35:1-6a,10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet 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

First Reading   (Genesis 3:9-15-20) A reading from the Book of Genesis After the man, Adam had eaten of the tree, the Lord God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?”  He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.”  Then he

First Reading   (Isaiah 1:1-10) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.  The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him; a spirit of wisdom

  First Reading   (Isaiah 2:1-5) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many