On this Memorial of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we recognize the deep friendship they have with the Lord, and we discern how we foster our connection with Christ, our savior and friend.
Mass Readings – Memorial of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (#401/607)
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St. Martha, St. Mary, St. Lazarus, pray for us!
St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility.
Mass Readings – St. James, Apostle (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
Mary Magdalene’s example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands.
Mass Readings – The feast of Mary Magdalene (#603)
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After doubting the testimony of the disciples that Jesus had been raised from the dead, the Lord comes again and speaks to the doubts (and fears!) of Thomas.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (#593)
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St. Thomas, pray for us!
The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul offers us an opportunity to reflect on their lives and draw inspiration from the way that the Lord worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#590/591)
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
The birth of John the Baptist reveals how God worked through him to point out Jesus to others, inspiring us to give witness to Christ through the words and actions of our lives.
Mass Readings – Nativity of John the Baptist (#587)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
The Blessed Virgin Mary experienced the full range of human emotions while remaining faithful to God’s plan. May we draw near to her Immaculate Heart and allow her to lead us to her Son.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#358/573)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God’s love and inspires us to share this love with those around us.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#171)
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Jesus taught his disciples at the Last Supper that the bread and wine become his Body and Blood that they must eat and drink. Thus, we cherish the Eucharist and fervently come to the Lord’s table to receive Holy Communion, for we are what we eat.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Year B, #168)
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Mary’s Magnificat invites us to reflect on how we proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the example of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#572)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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