Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face the challenges of life with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross.
Mass Readings – The Holy Innocents (#698)
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Holy Innocents of God, pray for us!
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The example of John, the beloved disciple who wrote both a Gospel and three letters, inspires us to share our faith with others through the experiences we have seen and heard.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. John, Apostle and evangelist (#697)
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St. John the Evangelist, pray for us!
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The martyrdom of Stephen reveals the cost of discipleship, empowering us to hold on to our faith even when it is unpopular, uncomfortable, and unpleasant.
Mass Readings – St. Stephen, first martyr (#696)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family.
1st Reading – Sirach 3:2-7,12-14
God sets a father and mother in authority and honor over their children.
Children revere and care for their parents when they are old, and this kindness will not be forgotten by God.
Psalm – 128:1-5
“Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.”
Those who follow the Lord will find blessings in family life.
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:12-21
As God’s chosen ones, we are called to live virtuously with love and peace in the name of Jesus Christ.
This calling is expressed in a concrete way in the relationships that exist in family life.
Gospel – Luke 2:41-52
Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple after searching for him for three days.
As Jesus grew in obedience, wisdom and favor, Mary kept all these things in her heart.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Year ABC, #17)
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Mary’s response – both to the angel Gabriel and to Elizbeth – invites us to consider how we embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (#690A)
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
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On this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we recall that God chooses and blesses us to become holy as we draw near to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#689)
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Andrew’s response to the call of Christ reveals a cycle whereby the Good News has been preached to our very day. May it continue with our response to the Lord as well!
Mass Readings – Andrew, Apostle (#684)
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St. Andrew, pray for us!
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Gratitude is one of the best spiritual medicines that helps us foster what is true, good, beautiful, and holy in our lives. May we count our blessings today….and everyday!
Mass Readings – Thanksgiving Day (#943-947)
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King by conforming our thoughts, words, and actions to his will.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (#161)
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