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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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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While we all know the Magi who greet the Christ child with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, we can sometimes take for granted that the light they saw led them to action. While knowledge is power, it is useless until it is applied; may the wise men inspire us to put the gift of our lives in service for the Lord.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord
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Philip’s invitation to Nathaniel in the Gospel today to “come and see” serves as a powerful reminder for the Church today. Not only are we directed to invite others to join us in faith, but we are also charged to live the faith with vibrant conviction.
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An encounter with the Lord empowers two disciples of John the Baptist to go out and invite other people to meet Jesus. As we draw closer to Christ may we eagerly reach out to those around us with the joy of the Good News.
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John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the “Lamb of God.” These words proclaim the sacrifice of Christ’s life for our salvation; by his blood on the Cross he will redeem our souls from sin and death.
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