The exchange between Jesus and Bartimaeus reveals the Lord’s profound compassion in the midst of human suffering. May the faith of a blind man inspire us to turn to Jesus Christ for the grace we need each day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches a powerful lesson regarding how the path to greatness may be found through our service toward one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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The conversation between Jesus and Peter reveals a crucial insight: our choices express our values and priorities. May we place our love for Jesus Christ above all else in this life, so as to prepare us for our entry into the life to come.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year
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Noah’s ark is a well known passage of Genesis that captures the imagination. Confronting wickedness and sin, the ark is a sign of hope in which God offers us a way forward – inviting us to mirror this example as we now prepare to embark on the season of Lent tomorrow.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year
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The original sin of Adam and Eve carries on within their family, reminding us how sin – if left unchecked – leaves devastating consequences on those closest to us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year
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The healing encounter between Jesus and the leper reveals the Lord’s fundamental desire to restore and renew our lives. May we take stock of our spiritual situation right now and draw near to the Divine Physician for what we need to grow in grace.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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Following their disobedience, Adam and Eve confront the consequences of their sin, even as their behaviors reveal how it has begun to affect them.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Evil enters the world when Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we practice constant vigilance: aware of daily temptations in our lives, we renew our hearts to the Lord through prayer, sacraments and virtue.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The creation account continues in Genesis with a focus on God’s goodness and our need for relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. May the beauty of marriage inspire us to help all marriages foster and grow.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The garden of Eden is established and God gives a simple command, setting the stage for how humanity will respond.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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