The Gospel parable today raises the challenging question, “What are we doing with our lives?” We have been given so much, how do our lives proclaim the great chorus of Heaven – Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
The interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus is a blend of both humor and seriousness. A short rich man climbing trees to see Jesus? A thoughtful, committed man who has a change of heart? The point is that in the total mix of human life, Jesus meets us where we are…and leads us!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
For most people, sight is a crucial sense which we rely on consistently to understand and respond to the world around us. May we call upon the Lord for the sight we need to see the path from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 33rd Week of the Year
Jesus offers a parable to his disciples that challenges us to consider how we are using the unique gifts and talents that we have been given for the glory and praise of God.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
Jesus offers a parable to illustrate the need to pray without becoming weary. May we take his teaching to heart with these practical tips for our daily routine.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 32nd Week of the Year
Jesus refers to Noah and Lot as examples about how swiftly change can happen in life. The reminder is clear: may we live each day with our affairs in order, ready and prepared to respond to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 32nd Week of the Year
Jesus warns his disciples not to go chasing for the Kingdom of God; it is already among them! Rather, we make the most of each day to live our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
The thankfulness of a cleansed leper reveals the power of gratitude to renew and heal our hearts.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
Jesus reminds the Apostles that our service of God does not earn us special status; rather, our actions acknowledge with humility that all we have is a gift from the Lord. Simply put, our service is the least we can do…the real treasure is our love.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
Today we honor the cathedral of Rome – the mother Church – as we recall the power of our churches to foster our faith and help us grow in grace as living temples of the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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