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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
Christ speaks to the question of the resurrection of the dead and reminds us that we are called to eternal life.
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If schedules and flights go as planned, my group of pilgrims should make it safely back home today. The beauty of Italy and the opportunity of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy have touched our hearts and helped us draw close to the Lord and one another.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
The Lord drives out of the temple area those who are selling things, reminding us to cleanse our hearts – driving out what does not belong.
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Cleansing of the Temple, Carl Heinreich Bloch, 1874.
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Mass Readings – St. Elizabeth of Hungary
In the Gospel we find the Lord as he weeps over the city of Jerusalem. May the compassion of Christ touch our hearts, especially when we have sinned, and draw us back into his merciful love.
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Photo Credit: Jesus of Nazareth, 1977.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
In the Gospel parable Christ reminds us that we are called to use our gifts wisely and well, for one day we will be asked how we put them into practice.
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
“I stand at the door and knock.” As Christ comes to our hearts, he gently invites us to respond. May we open our hearts and allow his grace to touch and bless our lives.
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The Light of the World, William Holman Hunt, 1851-1856, Manchester City Art Gallery, England.
Study: Consider a crucial time when you asked and received help. How did it feel?
Pray: Is there anything that is keeping you from receiving God’s grace? Ask the Lord for the courage to ask!
Serve: Do you know someone who is struggling to receive mercy or forgiveness? How can you help them grow in faith?
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe
The Gospel image is both brutal and tender, revealing God’s saving grace and mercy in the midst of the Passion of the Cross. The good thief (who tradition names Dismas) calls upon the Lord saying, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
How these words speak to my heart! In a single phrase the King of Kings and Lord of Lords becomes approachable as Christ bridges Heaven and Earth, crushes Hell and invites us to enter into eternal life: “Today you will be with me in paradise!”
The good thief shows both humility and boldness. He knows his sins, and yet he speaks to the Lord with a gentle conviction, asking for a grace that he cannot achieve on his own. His trust inspires us as we acknowledge our own sins and draw near to the one whose death and resurrection saves and sets us free.
May these words strengthen our faith as we call upon the Lord. May they help us to seek Christ before all else as we repent and call upon God’s grace. May we truly say:
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
The Gospel today reminds us that when tough times happen in our lives we:
While it is not always easy to do, we know that the Lord will help us face our difficult moments with a power that is greater than our own.
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Mass Readings – St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
Jesus offers a parable and reminds us to pray always without becoming weary. As we persist in our prayer, we discover both strength and wisdom to face each day with God’s grace.
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Mass Readings – St. Martin of Tours
Rather than getting caught up in the uncertainties of life we can pursue a better option: loving one another, as Christ loves us.
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Mass Readings – St. Leo the Great
The Lord confronts an age-old question, and Fr. Andrew reminds us to live in the present moment with our eyes fixed on Jesus.
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