The feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus offers an opportunity to reflect on their friendship with Jesus, inviting us all to consider how we might foster our friendship with the Lord as we grow in faith and love.
Mass Readings – Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
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Moses becomes radiant through his encounter with God. The image helps us understand how the more we dwell upon Lord’s presence in our lives, the more we are transformed…for the good!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Week of the Year
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The extraordinary encounter between Moses and God, speaking face-to-face, inspires us to consider how God makes it possible for us (through Jesus) to have a personal relationship with the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Moses returns from the mountain and finds that the people are now worshipping a golden calf. After destroying the image, Moses intercedes on behalf of the people – asking God to pardon their sin.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the readings for this 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 16:2-4,12-15
Psalm – 78:2-4,23-25,54
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:17,20-24
Gospel – John 6:24-35
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year
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Christ nourishes body and soul as he feeds the 5000 following his time teaching and healing. As the crowd’s hunger is satisfied with the Lord’s abundance, we gain spiritual insight into how we generously give and gratefully receive the blessings of life.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Moses relates to the people the teachings and commandments of the Lord, forging a covenant in the blood of a sacrifice that binds the children of Israel with the Almighty.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
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The Ten Commandments have been a source of profound insight for thousands of years, guiding both spiritual and cultural precepts for human hearts. May we put this teaching into practice today, directing our lives in service for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Mary Magdalene is the first person to meet the Risen Lord. Her life – a testament to God’s grace – inspires us to confront our own weaknesses and draw strength from the healing love of Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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Hungry and grumbling, the people complain to Moses that they will die in the wilderness without food. The response? God feeds them with quail and manna.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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