
Jesus responds to a question about life after death. May these words help us to prepare our lives here on earth so that we will be ready to enter into Heaven.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Jesus responds to a question about life after death. May these words help us to prepare our lives here on earth so that we will be ready to enter into Heaven.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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As Jesus cleanses the Temple in Jerusalem, we are reminded to give careful scrutiny to the state of our souls…cleansing our hearts of anything that is unworthy of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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As Jesus weeps over the city of Jerusalem, we discern the compassion and tenderness that the Lord has for all who suffer.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne…pray for us!

Jesus tells a sobering parable on the road to Jerusalem and reveals the opportunity we have to accept the gift of our faith and live it every day.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary…pray for us!

The effort that Zacchaeus put into seeing and meeting Jesus inspires us to consider the care and attention that we put into being with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Gertrude…pray for us!

The Psalm response exhorts us to call upon God for the strength we need, especially in moments of difficulty, distress, and oppression. May these words inspire us now and always to call upon the Lord!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Albert the Great…pray for us!

Let’s take a look at some of the main themes from the readings for the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe.
1st Reading – Daniel 7:13-14
Psalm – 93:1-2,5
2nd Reading – Revelation 1:5-8
Gospel – John 18:33b-37
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
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Jesus reminds us in the Gospel of Mark that there will be consequences for the choices we make in life, and he also makes it clear that we will not know the day nor the hour of judgment. Our response? To be vigilant at all times as we follow the Lord!
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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The Lord uses a parable to underscore the crucial need to pray always and never grow weary. May these words inspire us to take time each day to draw near to the Lord in prayer.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini…pray for us!

The Psalm response reminds us to pause a contemplate the beauty and grandeur of our world…and then give thanks to the Creator!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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St. Josaphat…pray for us!