Jesus empowers and sends out the Apostles to continue his ministry. What’s more, the Lord’s compassion for those in need sets the context for how we serve one another in his name.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. Francis Xavier, pray for us!
Mary Magdalene is the first disciple to meet the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to proclaim the resurrection to the Apostles.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!
They are two of the brightest lights in the communion of Saints, yet these very sinful, fallible men can inspire us to follow their example as we turn away from our past sins and embrace a future guided by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
Guided by the Holy Spirit, Paul begins his missionary effort in Macedonia as he preaches in Philippi.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter
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The Apostles fill the vacancy caused by Judas and apply criteria and prayer to discern who will join their ranks. Their choice helps us understand how God chooses us for specific tasks today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthias
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St. Matthias, pray for us!
Following Stephen’s death the Church faces persecution and experiences powerful growth. Philip travels to Samaria and performs mighty deeds in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Confronted by the jealousy of the high priests and the Sadducees, the Apostles continue to remain steadfast in their proclamation of the Good News of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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St. John reveals in his First Letter how as a witness to the Good News of Jesus he joyfully shares this message of hope. May we be inspired to live our faith in Christ with the same intensity.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. John…pray for us!
As Jesus calls Andrew to follow after him, we are reminded that the Lord’s call echoes in every generation…inviting us to draw near to Christ as we invite others to join us along the way.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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St. Andrew…pray for us!
On this feast of saints Simon and Jude, we acknowledge the generations of faithful who have given witness to Jesus Christ. May their example inspire us to live for the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
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St. Simon & St. Jude…pray for us!
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