
Jesus inspires us to let the light of faith shine through our lives. May we take courage in the darkness to let God’s light into our hearts and share it with those around us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Jesus inspires us to let the light of faith shine through our lives. May we take courage in the darkness to let God’s light into our hearts and share it with those around us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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The parable of the sower teaches us of the crucial need to cultivate the garden of our hearts with care and diligence.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the the 3rd Week of the Year
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The words of Jesus inspire and humble us: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” May our lives be worthy of this high calling!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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We don’t have to look very hard in our world today to see division and dischord tearing at the fabric of our relationships. The same dynamics were happening in the letter to the Corinthians, and St. Paul gives us some practical tips for fostering the hard work of unity in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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The conversion of St. Paul reminds us that repentance and change are part of our journey of faith. As Paul moved from persecutor to preacher of the faith, we consider how the Lord calls us to make a change in our hearts.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul
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The call of the Twelve Apostles in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that a call by Christ is personal. The Lord knows our hearts and calls us as unique individuals to offer our lives for particular service in the world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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The Psalm Response today offers comfort and practical support as we trust in the Lord and reject the temptation to fear.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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We all know the story of David and Goliath…it’s one of the first we learn as kids. Yet this classic underdog situation reminds us that with God’s help we can face whatever challenges come our way.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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In the exchange between God and Samuel, we hear an important insight: “Not as man sees does God see, because he sees the appearance, but God looks into the heart.” In light of this observation, may we focus on how we look on the inside!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Isaiah, Paul and John the Baptist all offered their lives in service for the Lord. As we follow their example, may the words of the Psalmist, “Here am I Lord, I come to do your will” echo in our hearts!
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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