Just as Jesus sends the Twelve Apostles with his authority, so also the Lord sends us – empowered with his grace – to continue his mission in the world. We do it together; we trust in God; we are attentive to each opportunity; we let Christ work through us!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Jesus returns home with his disciples, but the people – limited by their thinking – cannot see him by the light of his ministry. The Lord’s rejection reminds us that we, too, have a community of our own…and we can either build it up or tear it down.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year (St. John Bosco)
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Jesus heals two people in the Gospel today, revealing his power as the Son of God. As his disciples we continue the Lord’s healing work as we draw strength from Christ…the source of our healing.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Photo Credit: The Passion of the Christ, 2004.
Jesus speaks with power and authority in the Gospel today, revealing that these gifts come from God and require us to use them wisely and well. May we both receive from the Lord what we need and then share our blessings with others to the best of our ability.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year
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Terrified by a violent storm, the disciples call out to Jesus who immediately calms it. Storms are a part of life, and whether physical, emotional, psychological, relational or spiritual we find in the Lord a peaceful strength to face them with confidence and conviction.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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All living things grow slowly and steadily, following a process as they mature. The same is true for our faith. On this feast of Saints Titus and Timothy may we patiently and faithfully keep our eyes fixed on the Lord as we grow in faith, hope and love.
Mass Readings – Sts. Titus & Timothy
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The Lord commands the disciples to “go into the world and tell the Good News.” Our faith today is built on the witness of those who have gone before us. But the command of Jesus applies to us as well…prompting us to consider how we will proclaim the Good News to those around us today.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
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The parable of the sower teaches us that the Lord works in a slow and steady way to change our lives. While there are many temptations and distractions that can choke off our faith, we are reminded to foster the Gospel in our hearts and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (St. Francis de Sales)
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The Lord claims us as part of his family in the Gospel of Mark. God chooses us and invites us to accept the Good News and put it into practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Those little words, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you” have the power to bring healing and grace as we recognize our weaknesses and ask for mercy. May the example of Jonah and Jesus inspire us to speak them frequently from the heart!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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