The Lord teaches us that as our actions conform to God’s will we are drawn ever closer into Christ’s family. In other words, our relationships are strengthened the more we align our lives to Jesus Christ through our words and actions.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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The Spirit of the Lord – fulfilled by Jesus in Gospel of Luke – empowers us to acknowledge God’s grace in our lives. Like pieces of a magnificent stained glass window, we are called to shine with the unique gifts and blessings the Lord has given us.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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The 2nd Letter to Timothy reminds us to “stir into flame the gift of God.” We have been blessed with our knowledge of Jesus Christ; every day we have a new opportunity to let our faith shine in the world.
Mass Readings – Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
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St. Paul’s conversion reminds us that God works in our lives through many circumstances and people. What’s your conversion story? How has the Lord touched your life and helped you become a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
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The Psalm response today serves as a powerful reminder about our fundamental orientation toward the Lord. Offering our lives, we strive to do God’s will with a joyful heart.
Mass Readings -Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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The Lord heals a man with a withered hand and is angry and grieved when he encounters a lack of charity and hardness of heart from the crowd.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Photo Credit: Jesus of Nazareth, 1977.
The Letter to the Hebrews speaks of the importance of perseverance – continuing with faith and patience – as we serve the Lord throughout our lives. May we keep going with God’s grace!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Note: Today is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Life. May we pray that God will touch hearts and change lives as we do what we can to support a Culture of Life.
The 2nd Letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we have all been blessed by God with unique gifts and talents. What’s your gift? And will you share your gifts to help build up the Body of Christ today?
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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When questioned why he eats with sinners, Jesus replies with words of hope for all of us who – recognizing our sinfulness – are able to draw close to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of the Year
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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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