Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord
The Magi were guided through the illumination of knowledge and faith to the Christ Child. We, too, can be guided through the challenges of life when we we use our minds to the best of our ability and get down on our knees to pray for wisdom.
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Mass Readings – Christmas Season (Jan. 7th)
The wedding at Cana in Galilee offers a glimpse at the relationship between Mary and Jesus…helping us to understand that when we allow the Lord to work in our lives we discover that what he wants is nothing less than the best.
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Mass Readings – Christmas Season (Jan 6th)
John the Baptist proclaims that “one mightier than I is coming” into the world. As we encounter the mystery of God we have the opportunity to let go of our need to control and receive the blessing of heavenly grace.
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Mass Readings – Christmas Season (St. John Neumann)
The first reading invites us to love one another in deed and in truth, putting our faith into practice as we recognize the needs of those around us and respond with the compassion of Jesus Christ.
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Mass Readings – Christmas Season (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)
“What are you looking for?” Jesus asks the two disciples, and his question continues to speak to our hearts today. As we draw near to the Lord we have the opportunity to seek our hearts’ desire from the one who knows us best.
Mass Readings – The Octave of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Our knowledge of Mary flows from our knowledge of her Son, and her example teaches us how to be living witnesses in the face of adversity as we continue to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world.
Happy New Year!
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Mass Readings – The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
The Prologue of the Gospel of John proclaims Jesus Christ – God’s Word – who became flesh that we might see and know him. As we draw near to our Savior, we rejoice over God’s love and offer our lives as living witnesses of the Lord.
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Mass Readings – The Holy Family
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph helps us see how God works through each of our families. We face our struggles, make sacrifices, support each other, and receive blessings with gratitude…and through it all we grow in grace.
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Mass Readings – The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
As Simeon held the Christ Child in his arms praising God, he recalls the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises and points to the redemption of humanity. May we look back and see how God has touched our lives and embrace each day as a new opportunity to the serve the Lord with full hearts!
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Simeon’s Song of Praise, Aert de Gelder, 1700-1710.
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Mass Readings – The Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Surrounded by the glory of Christmas, we have a chilling reminder of the reason why the Lord came into our world. Fueled by rage, jealousy, and hate, King Herod attempts to kill the Christ Child by having every baby boy under two killed in the region around Bethlehem. The senseless violence strikes a chord in our hearts to protect life, inspiring us to proclaim the Prince of Peace in our world today.
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