Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Week of the Year
Moses speaks face-to-face with the Lord, to the point that his face becomes dazzlingly bright. Everyday in our prayer and sacraments we, too, can encounter Jesus Christ in a powerful and personal way…transforming our lives as well.
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 17th Week of the Year (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
The Lord’s explanation of the parable of the weeds and the wheat reminds us that in the face of the Final Judgment we have the opportunity today to seek the mercy of Jesus Christ.
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Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
When God said to King Solomon, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you,” Solomon offers a response that is profound…inviting us today to consider how we carry out the Lord’s plan for our lives as we serve others with God’s grace.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
Martha’s conversation with Jesus reveals the depth of her friendship and the conviction of her faith. May her example inspire us to turn to the Lord in our need with the same trust.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year
As Jesus explains the meaning of the parable of the sower, he provides us with an opportunity to reflect on what needs to be removed from our hearts as we cultivate our lives for the Lord.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year
God speaks to the people in great and small ways, reminding us that the Lord continues to touch our hearts and invite us to respond.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
God does the planting, and it’s our job to do what we can to help the seeds grow. What’s the Lord planting in your heart today? What are the obstacles? What can you do to cultivate a harvest worth of the Lord?
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Mass Readings – The Feast of St. James, Apostle
Jesus addresses a teachable moment when he explains that glory in Heaven comes from offering one’s life in charity and service. James and John will drink from the cup of of Christ, reminding us that every time we offer our lives for others we follow the example of Christ.
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Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
Every gardener encounters weeds, and the Lord uses this image in the Gospel of Matthew to remind us that in the garden of our hearts we have a daily opportunity to pull out what does not belong.
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Note: I couldn’t stop with just one picture! These are taken from my dad’s garden in Cumberland, WI.
Mass Readings – The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
The Gospel of John recounts how Mary Magdalene was the first to meet the Risen Lord. Her conversion and witness inspire us: no matter what our past has been, God’s grace can touch our hearts and change our lives!
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Photo credit: The Passion of the Christ, 2004.
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