Jesus speaks to the Pharisees and then afterward the disciples about the issue of divorce. As we strive to support and strengthen married couples may we reach out to those who are hurting from a divorce and help them rebuild their lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches that there are real consequences for our actions, reminding us that even the smallest things can have eternal results.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of the Year
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Jesus offers an important insight into how different groups can work together. When we put aside our ego and focus on the Lord’s mission we discover our ability to empower one another in the spirit and mission of Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of the Year
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The Lord confronts the bickering of the disciples with counter examples of selfless service and a little child. As we offer our lives for the Lord, may we do so with a sincere and genuine transparency.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year
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The Lord warns the disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod, and he reminds them of the multiplication of the loaves to feed thousands. It’s a good insight that both good and bad things start small, and like leaven in dough, they can make big differences.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year
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Suffering affects our lives on many levels – body, mind, heart and soul – and it can weaken and wound our relationships with one another. When we respond with compassion, help, unity and God’s grace we can restore what was broken with the healing power of Christ.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus performs a feeding miracle for the crowds that have been listening to him for three days. This practical point reminds us that we, too, are called to nourish body and soul for the basic needs of those around us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (St. Scholastica)
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Jesus heals a deaf man with a speech impediment and simultaneously empowers him with the gift of hearing and speaking. Words have power to build up or tear down; our invitation today is to use the gift of speech for the glory and praise of God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The faith expressed by the woman in the Gospel today was simple and direct…and because of this her child was healed. May her example inspire us to take the gift of faith we have been given and engage our lives with the power and insight of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Jesus describes the evil that can come from our hearts, reminding us that the battle is often within. As we strive to follow the Lord we turn from these sins and look to the Cross of Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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