Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name and empowers them to carry out his earthly ministry. Their efforts, fortified by the Holy Spirit, would change the world and leave us a legacy of faith. May we continue this ministry today!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
We glimpse the compassion of Christ as he pities the people who come to him with their suffering and pain. May the Lord’s mercy inspire us to run to him in our needs, as we share his kindness and love.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!
The two miracles in the Gospel of Matthew encourage us to look at how we both receive and share the healing power of Christ in our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
2nd Read – Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, he empowers them to carry on his earthly mission. Their efforts inspire us to consider how the Lord directs and sends us out into the world to offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Psalm 85 offers a beautiful reflection on the serenity that comes from the Lord; a peace that our world is in short supply of today. May we pray for peace!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The call of Matthew inspires us to reflect on how the Lord invites us to follow him in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
With a simple phrase Jesus heals both body and soul, revealing not only his power to save but also our need to receive his mercy with an open mind and heart.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Holy First Martyrs of Rome, pray for us!
They are two of the brightest lights in the communion of Saints, yet these very sinful, fallible men can inspire us to follow their example as we turn away from our past sins and embrace a future guided by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
As Jesus calms the storm – and the disciples fears – we recognize our need to call up on the Lord for those times when we are caught up in terror, anxiety and fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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