Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year (#358)
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St. Norbert, pray for us!
Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus reveals the messianic promise, rightfully claiming the title “Lord” and our allegiance.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year (#357)
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St. Boniface, pray for us!
Quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, Jesus teaches us the two greatest commandments: to love God and one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year (#356)
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2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we “stir into flame” the gift of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year (#355)
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St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, pray for us!
Jesus responds to a trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians, inviting us to offer the gift of our lives – made in God’s image and likeness – to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 9th Week of the Year (#354)
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St. Marcellinus & St. Peter, pray for us!
2nd Peter offers a practical exhortation to foster one’s faith that draws elements of mind and heart, virtue and endurance, devotion, love, and self-control.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 9th Week of the Year (#353)
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St. Justin, pray for us!
When his authority is questioned, Jesus offers a counter question to the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 8th Week of the Year (#352)
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Jesus speaks to his disciples about the crucial need for faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 8th Week of the Year (#351)
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St. Pope Paul VI, pray for us!
After having his sight restored by Jesus, Bartimaeus immediately begins to follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 8th Week of the Year (#350)
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In response to James and John, Jesus teaches that sacrifice and service reveal true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 8th Week of the Year (#349)
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!
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