Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – The Passion of John the Baptist (#429/634)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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Mary’s proclamation of praise inspires us to rejoice in the saving power of God at work in our lives.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#622)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father’s command, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him!”
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)
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Jesus clearly states that greatness comes when we sincerely offer our lives and serve one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
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The encounter between Jesus and Thomas reveals God’s desire to meet us where we are, inviting us to move from doubt to vibrant faith.
Mass Readings – St. Thomas, Apostle (#593)
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St. Thomas, pray for us!
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St. Peter and St. Paul reveal how God’s grace can work in our weak and wounded hearts to do extraordinary things, reminding us that it is not how we start but how we finish that matters most.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#591)
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St. Peter and St. Paul, pray for us!
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On this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we respond to the fierce love of God as revealed by the image of a shepherd who defends and protects, nourishes and guides the flock entrusted to his care.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#172)
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Lord Jesus, may your Sacred Heart fill out hearts with your love!
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The birth of John the Baptist begins his extraordinary ministry where he prepares the people for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Nativity of St. John the Baptist (#586)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
During a time of great unrest James is killed and Peter is taken to prison.
The night before his trial, and angel comes to Peter and frees him.
Psalm – 34:2-9
“The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.”
We praise God who delivers us in our need.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,17-18
Paul writes how he has finished the race and kept the faith.
He speaks about how God gave him strength and has rescued him from every evil threat.
Gospel – Matthew 16:13-19
Peter answers the Lord’s question, and Jesus gives him a new name that reveals he is the rock upon which Christ will build his church.
This church will have the power to bind and loose, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (#591)
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St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians underscores the teaching of the Eucharist, emphasizing that Christ both defines what it is and then commands the disciples to do it in his memory.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#169)
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Three Great Things 