Loving other people sounds like a wonderful thing…until we encounter a situation that is hostile, antagonistic, and angry. Yet when we strive to love others in these painful situations we find ourselves drawing near to Jesus, who teaches us to love our enemies and gives us the grace to do so.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Light comes from many sources and is crucial for our gift of sight. Fr. Andrew invites the Cathedral School kids to consider how to let the light of Jesus shine in their hearts and out into the world.
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As Jesus calls and empowers the Twelve to be Apostles, we see how the Lord continues to work in our lives…calling us to follow and then sending us into the world to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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The Lord’s healing ministry reminds us that God continues to bring healing into our world today. May we examine our lives and reach out to others with the healing grace of Christ.
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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On this feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we read in Luke’s Gospel of the birth of Jesus…mindful that if Mary had not been born then God’s plan for our salvation would not have taken place.
Mass Readings – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Paul writes to the people of Corinth that we are servants and stewards. As we care for one another and use the resources we have received, we recognize that one day we will all stand before the Lord for judgment.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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It’s a great fishing story: Christ speaks to the people from a boat, directs the nets, catches the fish…and gains new disciples! What’s more, these disciples will grow to become apostles who will continue to the Lord’s work and serve as an example for us today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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As the crowds gather around Jesus we see two central elements of his earthly ministry: healing the sick and driving out demons. The Lord’s work reveals what the demons already know; he is the Christ, the Son of God who has the power to save and set us free.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The Lord teaches with authority and power in the Gospel today. Learning is not just for school; rather, we have lessons to learn throughout life. May we look to the challenges of today and engage our faith with confidence.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The Lord points out that the spiritual battle happens on the inside – in our hearts – and within this precious real estate we have the opportunity each day to do our part to keep it clean.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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