Both heaven and earth proclaim God’s glory, which we glimpse when we reflect upon the beauty of nature. May the glory of creation inspire us to offer our lives to the creator with grateful and humble hearts.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Clement I, St. Columban, and Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, pray for us!
The Psalm response reminds us that all judgement belongs to the Lord, and one day we will all be held accountable when we stand before the Just Judge.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 34th Week of the Year
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
As Jesus observes a poor widow offering a few coins for the temple treasury, he reveals that in the eyes of Heaven what is valued looks a little differently. It’s the sacrifice, not the amount, that makes the angels rejoice.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 34th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
1st Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm – 122: 1-9
2nd Reading – Romans 13:11-14
Gospel – Matthew 24:37-44
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Advent
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The words of the Dismas (the “good thief”) in the Gospel of Luke echo in our hearts as we claim Jesus Christ as our King: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!”
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
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The Psalm response offers a joyous affirmation of the Lord’s strength in times of struggle. May this spiritual durability sustains us in our spiritual battles and draw us closer to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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The Lord cleanses the temple area and teaches the crowds. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we call upon the Lord to purify our lives so that we may be a proper dwelling place for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, pray for us!
As Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, we gain a crucial insight into the Lord’s Sacred Heart. Filled with sorrow for the sins of our world, Christ reveals the depth of his love and points us to the Cross as the instrument of our salvation.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary, pray for us!
The Lord offers a somber parable, reminding us about the crucial responsibility we have to be good stewards of the things entrusted to our care.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Gertrude, pray for us!
Jesus chooses to stay with Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector and sinner. May this Scripture give us all hope, for the Lord chooses to stay with us – knowing full well all our sins – that he might seek and save what was lost.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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St. Albert the Great, pray for us!
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