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Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
  
  Reading 1 Is 48:17-19
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6
  Gospel Mt 11:16-19
Catholic News Service
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- Thursday, December 13 Advent Reflection
  
  Joy is contagious. Think of the happiest person you know — they are fun to spend time with, aren’t they? After an evening together, you depart feeling uplifted. They make you a better person somehow —