Jesus heals a man who is brought to him on a stretcher by four men. The image profoundly illustrates a crucial point: sometimes we give help and sometimes we receive it. May the Lord help us in both cases!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Citing Psalm 95 the Book of Hebrews reminds us to make the most of today. Sometimes we can take life for granted…today is our chance to live our faith!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The active ministry of Jesus is marked by preaching the Gospel, healing the sick and driving out demons. As we call upon the Lord we can continue this ministry in our lives as with proclaim the Good News, offer comfort to the afflicted and stand up against evil.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The authority of Jesus is witnessed in Capernaum as he teaches and drives out an unclean spirit. The Lord’s authority, however, is also present in our lives, leading and directing our actions as disciples.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The baptism of Jesus reveals the power of the Holy Trinity. As the Father calls Jesus his beloved Son, we recognize that through our baptism we are configured as sons and daughters of God, beloved children who are empowered to bring Christ’s light to the world.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord
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The words of John the Baptist serve as a reminder for all of us to let Jesus Christ take greater and greater control of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany
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The Lord reveals his compassion for the leper who begs to be healed in the Gospel today. May we trust in Christ’s merciful will for us in our need as we draw near to the one who longs for us to be made whole.
Mass Readings – Friday after Epiphany
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Photo Credit: Son of God, 2014.
As Jesus proclaims the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah in his hometown of Nazareth, we are reminded that through Christ we have the same Spirit in our hearts. Our task: to live it!
Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany
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The Lord’s words to the disciples speak to us as well: “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” As we face the challenges of life may we look to Jesus for the grace we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany
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The Lord takes pity on the crowd and he nourishes them through teaching, compassion and food. Following his example, we are called to do the same as we help our brothers and sisters by building them up…body and soul.
Mass Readings – Tuesday after Epiphany
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