Excerpt:  Job’s cry of hopelessness (1) stands in marked contrast to the hope of those who put their trust in Jesus (3), who “heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.”  Such are the blessings of the good news.

Excerpt:  As Moses challenged the Israelites to listen to God’s voice (1), so we are called to hear the voice of Jesus and live out His teachings (3) by what we say and do, whatever our vocation in life may be (2).

Excerpt: The Ninevites heard the preaching of Jonah and repented of their evil ways (1), thus experiencing the Lord’s compassion.  Do we repent when we hear the preaching of Jesus (3)?  Do we invest our lives in the world rather than in God’s Kingdom (2)?

Excerpt:  Through Baptism we have been joined to the Lord (2) who calls us to be His disciples (3).  How well do we listen to His voice (1)?  How willing are we do His will?

Excerpt:  All nations are invited to sing the Lord’s praises for they have been called to hear the good news (2) and worship the long-awaited Messiah and King (3) with the gift of their lives.

Excerpt: We seek God’s blessings as did Mary.  Because of her Son (3), we can confidently call God, “Abba” (2)!

Excerpt: God has spoken to us through His Son (2), the Word made flesh (3).  Thus has salvation been revealed to all the nations.

Excerpt: David’s posterity shall endure forever.  His kingship finds its fulfillment in the son of Mary (3), Jesus the Christ.  To him be glory and praise forever (2).

Excerpt:  John witnesses to one who is to come, one far mightier than he (3), one who will proclaim freedom and deliverance (1) from sin and death.  As we await His coming again in glory (2), let us join with Mary in singing the praises of God.

Excerpt:  As we await new heavens and a new earth (2), let us make clear the way of the Lord (1,3) by being servants of justice, truth, and peace.