Jonah’s dark response to the repentance of the people of Nineveh reveals a trap that lurks in our hearts: the desire to see others suffer for their sins. Yes, there will be natural consequences, but the Lord came to bring us healing and hope; will we do the same?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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Jonah’s message of repentance transformed the people of Nineveh. We, too, can be changed as we acknowledge each day whatever keeps us from the love of Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins and receiving God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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The Second Letter to Timothy inspires us to take the gift of faith and stir it into flame, realizing that this task requires daily attention and effort.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year
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As the disciples return praising God for the power they used in the name of Jesus, the Lord reveals this power as the fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation history. Our task today? To continue to let Jesus work through the daily offering of our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year
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As Jesus extends his authority to the disciples, we discover that the Church – the successor of these same disciples – has been given an opportunity and a responsibility to carry out the Lord’s Mission today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Francis of Assisi)
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The sending of the seventy-two disciples in the Gospel of Luke reveals the Lord’s openness to work through people, even as he empowers and support their efforts. Christ does the same for us!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year
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On this feast of the Guardian Angels we pause to thank the Lord for these heavenly guides as we call upon their assistance in our spiritual battle.
Mass Readings – The Guardian Angels
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There is a sharp contrast between the response of James and John in the Gospel and the life of St. Therese (who we celebrate today.) While James and John will get it right in the end, we have the opportunity everyday to pursue the love of Christ in all aspects of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man offer three insights (body, mind and soul) that can help us today live as disciples of the Lord Jesus.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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The psalm response reveals God’s protection, guarding us in the midst of difficulty and strife. Held safe in God’s hand, we continue the Lord’s work as we strive to protect and defend life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year
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