Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
“Do you love me?” This is the question that the Lord puts to Peter three times following the resurrection. It’s a good reminder, for in the end our lives are measured by the love – shared and received – that’s found in our hearts.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter (Justin Martyr)
The Lord prays for the unity of the disciples, and how pertinent that prayer remains today! May we work tirelessly to promote our connections and relationships, building up our community at all levels in life.
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Mass Readings – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary and Elizabeth – pregnant with Jesus and John the Baptist – meet and rejoice at the goodness of the Lord. Both women knew hardship, yet their faith inspires us to see God at work…in good times and in bad.
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Photo Credit: The Nativity Story, 2006.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter
Jesus tells his heavenly Father, “I pray for them.” His words offer hope: the Lord prays for us! Our faith, transmitted through time and space from those first disciples, inspires us to pray for one another with the grace and strength of Christ.
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Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord
We say in the creed, “He ascended into Heaven” yet we often do not consider what that means for our lives here on earth:
With Heaven as our home we can evaluate and review our words and actions in preparation for the day when the Lord calls us to follow Him from this world to the next.
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
“Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you” reminds us that our requests are rooted in our relationship with the Lord. As we grow closer to Christ we change and grow, not only learning what to ask for, but trusting that the one who knows us best will give us what we need.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
The Lord bluntly teaches that grief is part of our journey of faith, but that it is not the final destination. As we face our challenges today we turn to Jesus Christ for the strength and guidance that will bring us to joy in His kingdom.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter
The first reading offers specific details of location, people and occupation – reminding us that the Lord works through the particular aspects of every human life…including our own!
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Note: in my diocese the Feast of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday of Easter.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
The Lord promises us the Holy Spirit, who will guide us in truth. What challenges are you facing today? Call upon the Holy Spirit for the guidance you need!
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Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
Paul and Silas – beaten and imprisoned for their faith – bring people to faith in Philippi. Their example shows us that God can use our weakness to bring about great deeds.
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