The passage from John’s Gospel marks a low point in the active ministry of Jesus. The people have seen healing miracles and the multiplication of the fishes and loaves, but when they hear the Lord’s teaching about the Eucharist they turn away. It is in this rock-bottom moment that Peter reminds us that we face hard times with the power of our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year
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Do you want to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven? Then follow the path of service. Our example is Jesus, and the Lord will walk with us every step of the way.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Nathaniel is brought to the Lord by Philip and testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, can acknowledge that Jesus is Lord, and in doing so we have the opportunity to put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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The parable in the Gospel of Matthew shows a variety of responses to an invitation. The same is true for our response to the Lord’s invitation to live our faith. What will we do today?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Jesus offers a parable that reveals God’s amazing generosity toward us…inspiring us to extend that generosity to one another.
Mass Readings – The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Scriptures today reveal the awesome power of God – the source of all life and grace – and helps us understand that our relationship with the Lord requires us to receive with humble respect from the Almighty as we share the gifts we have been given with grateful hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 20th Week of the Year
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Jesus states that we must eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. May our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion nourish our souls as the Lord renews us with his grace.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus rebukes the disciples for preventing the children to draw near. It’s a powerful reminder for us: how do we help our children come to the Lord? How do we help them grow in faith, hope and love?
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 19th Week of the Year
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The exchange about marriage and divorce in the Gospel of Matthew reminds us that these topics have been challenging and messy from the beginning of time. May we call upon the Lord today for the strength to support the marriages around us and help those who face the pain of divorce with the compassion of Christ.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 19th Week of the Year
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Jesus responds to Peter’s question about forgiveness with a parable that reveals the power of forgiveness as an intense way of life. It’s not easy, but it is the path that we walk to receive God’s merciful grace into our hearts.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 19th Week of the Year
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