Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD
@fremjay85.bsky.social
Fr Mark is a Philadelphia Roman Catholic diocesan priest and university professor who enjoys doing database and web programming as well as things mechanical as a former union Boilermaker and electrician.
“The land that before brought forth thorns, hears in Isaiah the blessing: ‘a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall...” #StJerome #Podcast: Encountering #Jesus with the #ChurchFathers #Catholic #Sunday #Mass #Advent patrolo.gy/Advent2025A2
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“The land that before brought forth thorns, hears in Isaiah the blessing: ‘a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall...” #StJerome #Podcast: Encountering #Jesus with the #ChurchFathers #Catholic #Sunday #Mass #Advent patrolo.gy/Advent2025A2
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
“Almighty and merciful God,
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance into his company.
Who lives and reigns with You
in the…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/uqw
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance into his company.
Who lives and reigns with You
in the…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/uqw
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
“Almighty and merciful God,
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance into his company.
Who lives and reigns with You
in the…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/uqw
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance into his company.
Who lives and reigns with You
in the…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/uqw
“The voice in the wilderness” — #Eusebius — “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God. The prophecy makes clear that it is to be fulfilled, not in Jerusalem but in the wilderness…”
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patrolo.gy/c36c22
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
“The voice in the wilderness” — #Eusebius — “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God. The prophecy makes clear that it is to be fulfilled, not in Jerusalem but in the wilderness…”
patrolo.gy/c36c22
patrolo.gy/c36c22
“Open to me the gates of justice:
I will enter and thank the LORD.
This is the LORD’s own gate, where the just enter.
I will thank you, for you have answered,
and you are my savior.
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the…”
#Psalm118
patrolo.gy/3HGHxVs
I will enter and thank the LORD.
This is the LORD’s own gate, where the just enter.
I will thank you, for you have answered,
and you are my savior.
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the…”
#Psalm118
patrolo.gy/3HGHxVs
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“Open to me the gates of justice:
I will enter and thank the LORD.
This is the LORD’s own gate, where the just enter.
I will thank you, for you have answered,
and you are my savior.
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the…”
#Psalm118
patrolo.gy/3HGHxVs
I will enter and thank the LORD.
This is the LORD’s own gate, where the just enter.
I will thank you, for you have answered,
and you are my savior.
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the…”
#Psalm118
patrolo.gy/3HGHxVs
“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.” #Psalm72 patrolo.gy/3ouqlv8 #Catholic #Advent #SundayMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
patrolo.gy
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.” #Psalm72 patrolo.gy/3ouqlv8 #Catholic #Advent #SundayMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
“The land that before brought forth thorns, hears in Isaiah the blessing: ‘a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom...” #Origen #Podcast: Encountering #Jesus with the #ChurchFathers #Catholic #Sunday #Mass #Advent patrolo.gy/Advent2025A2
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“The land that before brought forth thorns, hears in Isaiah the blessing: ‘a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom...” #Origen #Podcast: Encountering #Jesus with the #ChurchFathers #Catholic #Sunday #Mass #Advent patrolo.gy/Advent2025A2
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
“O God,
Who sent Your Only Begotten Son into this world
to free the human race
from its ancient enslavement,
bestow on those who devoutly await Him
the grace of Your compassion from on high,
that we may attain the prize of…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/6ty
Who sent Your Only Begotten Son into this world
to free the human race
from its ancient enslavement,
bestow on those who devoutly await Him
the grace of Your compassion from on high,
that we may attain the prize of…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/6ty
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“O God,
Who sent Your Only Begotten Son into this world
to free the human race
from its ancient enslavement,
bestow on those who devoutly await Him
the grace of Your compassion from on high,
that we may attain the prize of…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/6ty
Who sent Your Only Begotten Son into this world
to free the human race
from its ancient enslavement,
bestow on those who devoutly await Him
the grace of Your compassion from on high,
that we may attain the prize of…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/6ty
#StJerome ponders #Matthew 9:37 on Saturday of #Advent 1, “An abundant harvest signified the multitude of people. The few laborers signified the dearth of teachers. He commands them to ask the Lord of the harvest to send out…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/h1o
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/h1o
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#StJerome ponders #Matthew 9:37 on Saturday of #Advent 1, “An abundant harvest signified the multitude of people. The few laborers signified the dearth of teachers. He commands them to ask the Lord of the harvest to send out…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/h1o
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/h1o
“We hope for what we do not see” — #StCyprianOfCarthage — “Patience is a precept for salvation given us by our Lord, our teacher: Whoever endures to the end will be saved. And again: If you persevere in my word, you will truly be my disciples; you…”
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patrolo.gy/t9n
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“We hope for what we do not see” — #StCyprianOfCarthage — “Patience is a precept for salvation given us by our Lord, our teacher: Whoever endures to the end will be saved. And again: If you persevere in my word, you will truly be my disciples; you…”
patrolo.gy/t9n
patrolo.gy/t9n
“I call with all my heart;
LORD, answer me.
I will observe your statutes.
I call upon you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.
I rise before dawn and cry for help;
have hoped in your word.
My eyes awaken before dawn,
ponder your promise…”
#Psalm119
patrolo.gy/3KWav5p
LORD, answer me.
I will observe your statutes.
I call upon you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.
I rise before dawn and cry for help;
have hoped in your word.
My eyes awaken before dawn,
ponder your promise…”
#Psalm119
patrolo.gy/3KWav5p
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“I call with all my heart;
LORD, answer me.
I will observe your statutes.
I call upon you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.
I rise before dawn and cry for help;
have hoped in your word.
My eyes awaken before dawn,
ponder your promise…”
#Psalm119
patrolo.gy/3KWav5p
LORD, answer me.
I will observe your statutes.
I call upon you; save me,
and I will keep your decrees.
I rise before dawn and cry for help;
have hoped in your word.
My eyes awaken before dawn,
ponder your promise…”
#Psalm119
patrolo.gy/3KWav5p
“Blessed are all who wait for the Lord.” #Psalm147 https:// #Catholic #Advent #DailyMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
Saturday of the First Week of Advent
Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“Blessed are all who wait for the Lord.” #Psalm147 https:// #Catholic #Advent #DailyMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
“Stir up Your power, we pray,
O Lord, and come,
that with You to protect us,
we may find rescue
from the pressing dangers of our sins,
and with You to set us free,
we may be found worthy of salvation.
Who lives and reigns…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/l3h
O Lord, and come,
that with You to protect us,
we may find rescue
from the pressing dangers of our sins,
and with You to set us free,
we may be found worthy of salvation.
Who lives and reigns…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/l3h
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
“Stir up Your power, we pray,
O Lord, and come,
that with You to protect us,
we may find rescue
from the pressing dangers of our sins,
and with You to set us free,
we may be found worthy of salvation.
Who lives and reigns…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/l3h
O Lord, and come,
that with You to protect us,
we may find rescue
from the pressing dangers of our sins,
and with You to set us free,
we may be found worthy of salvation.
Who lives and reigns…”
#Catholic #Advent #Prayer patrolo.gy/l3h
#StJerome ponders #Matthew 9:28 on Friday of #Advent 1, “As the Lord Jesus was passing on from the ruler’s house and proceeding to his own (as we read above): “And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/mxv
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/mxv
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
#StJerome ponders #Matthew 9:28 on Friday of #Advent 1, “As the Lord Jesus was passing on from the ruler’s house and proceeding to his own (as we read above): “And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/mxv
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/mxv
“Desire for the vision of God” — #StAnselmOfCanterbury — “Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your…”
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patrolo.gy/xu4
December 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“Desire for the vision of God” — #StAnselmOfCanterbury — “Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your…”
patrolo.gy/xu4
patrolo.gy/xu4
“My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against You, You alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in Your sight I have done.
So You are just in your sentence,
without reproach in your judgment
O see, in guilt I was born…”
#Psalm51
patrolo.gy/3XlXAMV
my sin is always before me.
Against You, You alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in Your sight I have done.
So You are just in your sentence,
without reproach in your judgment
O see, in guilt I was born…”
#Psalm51
patrolo.gy/3XlXAMV
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
“My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against You, You alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in Your sight I have done.
So You are just in your sentence,
without reproach in your judgment
O see, in guilt I was born…”
#Psalm51
patrolo.gy/3XlXAMV
my sin is always before me.
Against You, You alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in Your sight I have done.
So You are just in your sentence,
without reproach in your judgment
O see, in guilt I was born…”
#Psalm51
patrolo.gy/3XlXAMV
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.” #Psalm27 patrolo.gy/3XQuS7g #Catholic #Advent #DailyMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
Revised Grail Psalms - GIA Publications
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December 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.” #Psalm27 patrolo.gy/3XQuS7g #Catholic #Advent #DailyMass bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
When it comes to living #Advent, what does it mean to prepare? Reflections on the verb «to prepare» as used by #JohnTheBaptist when quoting the #prophet #Isaiah on the #SecondSundayOfAdvent. patrolo.gy/Advent2-2025
Reposted by Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD
“In the first Advent God veiled his divinity to prove the faithful; in the second Advent he will manifest his glory to reward their faith.”
-St. John Chrysostom
❤️ Jesus is coming...
Prepare your heart during this Advent season.
-St. John Chrysostom
❤️ Jesus is coming...
Prepare your heart during this Advent season.
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“In the first Advent God veiled his divinity to prove the faithful; in the second Advent he will manifest his glory to reward their faith.”
-St. John Chrysostom
❤️ Jesus is coming...
Prepare your heart during this Advent season.
-St. John Chrysostom
❤️ Jesus is coming...
Prepare your heart during this Advent season.
“Stir up Your power, O Lord,
and come to our help with mighty strength,
that what our sins impede
the grace of Your mercy may hasten.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of…”
#Advent #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/nng
and come to our help with mighty strength,
that what our sins impede
the grace of Your mercy may hasten.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of…”
#Advent #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/nng
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“Stir up Your power, O Lord,
and come to our help with mighty strength,
that what our sins impede
the grace of Your mercy may hasten.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of…”
#Advent #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/nng
and come to our help with mighty strength,
that what our sins impede
the grace of Your mercy may hasten.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of…”
#Advent #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/nng
#Apponius ponders #Isaiah 26:1 on Thursday of #Advent 1, “Hence, if they find anyone outside, they beat, wound and rob him by not believing in the true flesh of Christ that was nailed to the cross, from whom true blood flowed…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/2iu
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/2iu
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#Apponius ponders #Isaiah 26:1 on Thursday of #Advent 1, “Hence, if they find anyone outside, they beat, wound and rob him by not believing in the true flesh of Christ that was nailed to the cross, from whom true blood flowed…”
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/2iu
#Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/2iu
“Keep watch: he is to come again” — #StEphrem — “To prevent his disciples from asking the time of his coming, Christ said: About that hour no one knows, neither the angels nor the Son. It is not for you to know times or moments. He has kept those…”
patrolo.gy/9ff61d
patrolo.gy/9ff61d
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“Keep watch: he is to come again” — #StEphrem — “To prevent his disciples from asking the time of his coming, Christ said: About that hour no one knows, neither the angels nor the Son. It is not for you to know times or moments. He has kept those…”
patrolo.gy/9ff61d
patrolo.gy/9ff61d
“Have mercy on me, God, have mercy,
for in you my soul has taken refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
I call to you, God the Most High,
to God who provides for me,
and put to shame those…”
#Psalm57
patrolo.gy/3YAWyNV
for in you my soul has taken refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
I call to you, God the Most High,
to God who provides for me,
and put to shame those…”
#Psalm57
patrolo.gy/3YAWyNV
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“Have mercy on me, God, have mercy,
for in you my soul has taken refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
I call to you, God the Most High,
to God who provides for me,
and put to shame those…”
#Psalm57
patrolo.gy/3YAWyNV
for in you my soul has taken refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.
I call to you, God the Most High,
to God who provides for me,
and put to shame those…”
#Psalm57
patrolo.gy/3YAWyNV