The birth of John the Baptist inaugurates a crucial moment in salvation history as he will prepare the people and point out the Lord Jesus to them. May John’s example inspire us to continue the proclamation of the Good News in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Nativity of St. John the Baptist
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Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight that challenges us to examine the treasures in our lives. May we take a long, hard look at what we treasure here on earth…and see if it is worthy of heaven.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The teaching of the Lord’s Prayer within the context of Christ’s command regarding forgiveness offers us a powerful and essential way to draw closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
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St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher, and St. Thomas More, pray for us!
The teaching of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting is set within the context of a humble heart that does not seek human praise. When we do this, these spiritual disciplines take on extraordinary power to transform our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us!
It’s perhaps the toughest teaching of Jesus, yet when we love our enemies we conform our hearts to the love of Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Jesus calls his disciples to a higher standard in the face of oppression. May we call upon the Lord for insight and strength to follow his example in tough times.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year
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St. Romuald, pray for us!
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:10-13
Psalm 69:8-10,14,17,33-35
2nd Reading – Romans 5:12-15
Gospel – Matthew 10:26-33
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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Seeing the crowds, the Lord shows compassion and pity for their needs. Summoning the Twelve, he gives them authority and sends them on mission. The point? These words apply to us as well!
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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After searching for their lost son for three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the midst of the teachers in the Temple area.
Mass Readings – The Immaculate Heart of Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The deep and abiding love of Jesus brings peace to our souls in a way that cannot be found anywhere else. May we come to Christ, and allow his gentle mercy to renew our hearts with his divine love.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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