The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith

Come and listen to today's gospel according to the Roman rite liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church produced by Iowa Catholic Radio. Readings and Reflections provided by Fr. Nick Smith, Parochial Vicar of Christ the King's Parish in Des Moines, IA. Listen to a short 2-5 minute Gospel reflection to start your day.

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3rd Friday of Advent - Year C

Friday of the Third Week of Advent

Lectionary: 196

Reading 1

Is 7:10-14

The LORD spoke to Ahaz:
Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God;
let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!
But Ahaz answ…

00:02:30 | Fri 20 Dec 2024

3rd Thursday of Advent - Year C

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent

Lectionary: 195

Reading 1

Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a

There was a certain man from Zorah, of the clan of the Danites,
whose name was Manoah.
His wife was barren and had borne n…

00:03:11 | Thu 19 Dec 2024

3rd Wednesday of Advent - Year C

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent

Lectionary: 194

Reading 1

Jer 23:5-8

Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD,
when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David;
As king he shall reign and govern wi…

00:02:35 | Wed 18 Dec 2024

3rd Tuesday of Advent - Year C

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent

Lectionary: 193

Reading I

Gn 49:2, 8-10

Jacob called his sons and said to them:
“Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob,
listen to Israel, your father.

“You,…

00:03:16 | Tue 17 Dec 2024

3rd Monday of Advent - Year C

Monday of the Third Week of Advent

Lectionary: 187

Reading I

Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a

When Balaam raised his eyes and saw Israel encamped, tribe by tribe,
the spirit of God came upon him,
and he gave voi…

00:02:14 | Mon 16 Dec 2024

3rd Sunday of Advent - Year C

Third Sunday of Advent

Lectionary: 9

Reading I

Zep 3:14-18a

   Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!
       Sing joyfully, O Israel!
   Be glad and exult with all your heart,
       O daughter Jerusalem!
   …

00:03:04 | Sun 15 Dec 2024

2nd Saturday of Advent - Year C

Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Lectionary: 186

Reading 1

Sir 48:1-4, 9-11

In those days,
like a fire there appeared the prophet Elijah
whose words were as a flaming f…

00:01:45 | Sat 14 Dec 2024

2nd Friday of Advent - Year C

Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr

Lectionary: 185

Reading 1

Is 48:17-19

Thus says the LORD, your redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel:
I, the LORD, your God,
teach you what is for your good,
and lead yo…

00:01:43 | Fri 13 Dec 2024

2nd Thursday of Advent - Year C

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Lectionary: 690A

Reading 1

ZEC 2:14-17

Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!
See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD.
Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD…

00:02:07 | Thu 12 Dec 2024

2nd Wednesday of Advent - Year C

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

Lectionary: 183

Reading 1

Is 40:25-31

To whom can you liken me as an equal?
says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes on high
and see who has created these things:
He leads…

00:01:40 | Wed 11 Dec 2024

2nd Tuesday of Advent - Year C

Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent

Lectionary: 182

Reading 1

Is 40:1-11

Comfort, give comfort to my people,
says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her
that her service is at an end,
h…

00:01:22 | Tue 10 Dec 2024

2nd Monday of Advent - Year C

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lectionary: 689

Reading 1

Gn 3:9-15, 20

After the man, Adam, had eaten of the tree,
the LORD God called to the man and asked him, "Where …

00:02:31 | Mon 09 Dec 2024