
James reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#343)
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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!

James reminds us that life is uncertain and brief, like a puff of smoke that appears briefly and disappears.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#343)
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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!

The Letter of James offers sound spiritual advice and exhortation, reminding us to wage our spiritual battle by remaining close to the Lord and resisting temptation in all its forms.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#342)
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St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, pray for us!

The words of Jesus to John the beloved disciple apply to us as well: “Behold your Mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (#572)
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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:32-34-39-40
Psalm – 33:4-6,9,18-20,22
2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#165)
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May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life. Come Holy Spirit!
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62,#63)
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Paul’s journey of faith leads him to the city of Rome and the heart of the empire.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter (#302)
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St. Pope John, pray for us

Speaking about Paul’s situation to King Agrippa and Bernice, Festus reveals that our words and actions are always under observation and discussion. It begs the question, what do people say about our faith when we are not around?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter (#301)
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Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin, where he faithfully proclaims his message as he shrewdly reads the group dynamics.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (#300)
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As Paul prepares to depart from Miletus, he offers a heartfelt exhortation to the community, revealing his common sense, insight, and love.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter (#299)
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St. Isidore, pray for us!

Chosen by lot to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, Matthias was with the apostles from the beginning and witnessed the Lord’s resurrection.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (#564)
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St. Matthias, pray for us!