On the Solemnity of All Saints we look to the example of those holy men and women who have embraced their faith in Jesus Christ to face their struggles and sins. May their example inspire us to honestly assess the state of our souls and trust in the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God…pray for us!
On this feast of saints Simon and Jude, we acknowledge the generations of faithful who have given witness to Jesus Christ. May their example inspire us to live for the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
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St. Simon & St. Jude…pray for us!
The Gospel of Luke reveals several insights regarding how we proclaim the Good News: we do it together; we go with the Christ’s blessing; we carry out the Lord’s task and let people make their own choice.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
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St. Luke…pray for us!
They have been appointed by God to guard and guide us through our lives and lead us to the next. May we call upon our Guardian Angels to help us each and every day!
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
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Holy Guardian Angels…pray for us!
The feast of the Archangels reminds us that we are not alone in the spiritual fight. They praise God constantly and assist us in our need. May we call upon the angels when times are tough!
Mass Readings – Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
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Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael…pray for us!
The sorrow of Mary as she stood faithfully before the Cross of Christ helps us to engage our grief. When we acknowledge our sorrows, we call upon the saving strength of Jesus to pass through our pain into healing joy.
Mass Readings – Our Lady of Sorrows
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Our Lady of Sorrows…pray for us!
On this feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary we hear in the Gospel of Matthew the genealogy of Jesus as the context for the birth of the Lord. The reading demonstrates how we are part of the larger story of salvation history; God works in and through countless lives to weave together our journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God…pray for us!
The Psalm response on the Feast of St. Bartholomew invites us to make known God’s kingdom. May words and actions point others to Jesus Christ with our eyes fixed on Heaven.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew…pray for us!
St. Paul offers sound advice for our personal disposition whenever we make an offering of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Lawrence…pray for us!
The glimpse of glory and the echo of the Father’s voice reinforced the faith of Peter, James and John. May we look for those moments in our lives when God’s grace illuminates our hearts and strengthens our resolve to follow Christ.
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord
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