The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary offers us an opportunity to reflect on the extreme range of emotions she encountered, particularly sorrow. The Blessed Mother had many experiences to ponder in her heart; may her intercession lead us to the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The Sacred Heart of Jesus beats with a shepherd’s love. For while we were still sinners, Christ died for us; and like the shepherd who leaves the 99 other sheep, the Lord looks for us when we stray.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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The birth of John the Baptist reveals a pattern in his relationship to Jesus. John comes first to prepare the way for the greater glory that shines upon Christ. May John’s example inspire us to continue to blaze a trail for the proclamation of the Good News in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
The Lord offers us (once again!) practical spiritual wisdom to guide our interactions with one another. But to use this wisdom we have to ask ourselves one question: What’s growing in our hearts?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Saints Paulinus, Thomas More and John Fisher, pray for us!
The “Golden Rule” that Jesus offers his disciples has directed countless Christians in their relationships with one another. May this rule of life help us to interact with one another in a way that leads us all closer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga, pray for us!
The Lord offers powerful spiritual advice for those times when we are tempted to judge others before we’ve done the hard work to examine our own blind spots.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 19:16b,19-21
Psalm – 16:1-2,5,7-11
2nd Reading – Galatians 5:1,13-18
Gospel – Luke 9:51-62
Mass Readings – 13th Week of the Year
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On this feast of Corpus Christi, we gratefully acknowledge the sacrament that Jesus defines and commands us to receive. May this precious gift of the Real Presence strengthen us for our work on earth and guide us safely to Heaven.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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It is so easy to give in to worry! How often do we feed our fears and yield to anxiety? Jesus speaks to this common human condition and offers us a powerful way forward.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The Lord teaches his disciples to examine their hearts regarding WHAT their treasure is and WHERE they will store it.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
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