Evil enters the world when Adam and Eve are tempted by the serpent. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we practice constant vigilance: aware of daily temptations in our lives, we renew our hearts to the Lord through prayer, sacraments and virtue.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The creation account continues in Genesis with a focus on God’s goodness and our need for relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. May the beauty of marriage inspire us to help all marriages foster and grow.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The garden of Eden is established and God gives a simple command, setting the stage for how humanity will respond.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Genesis continues with the account of the creation of living creatures throughout the earth. God then creates humanity and charges us with care and stewardship of the earth before taking a rest on the seventh day.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year
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The beginning of the Book of Genesis fosters gratitude and wonder in our hearts as we reflect upon the beauty of creation around us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year
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In this Monday Conversation Fr. Andrew explores some “big picture” considerations to help us prepare for Lent. Given the extraordinary backdrop of the past year, we have an opportunity to review our lives in a new light and consider the proper spiritual prescription to help us grow closer to Christ.
The dynamic response to Christ in the Gospel of Mark inspires us to consider how we will respond to the Lord in our lives as we seek ways to grow and become aware of the needs of those around us.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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The Gospel of Mark and Psalm 23 reveal the compassion and mercy of the Lord. May we trust that Christ will shepherd our souls.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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The Psalm response reminds us where we find the source of our strength. The Lord is our light and our salvation!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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As Jesus sends out the disciples two-by-two to carry on His ministry, we see that with God’s grace and one another we can do great things for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year
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