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!
Jesus sends out the Twelve Apostles with power and authority to carry out his earthly ministry. Their work inspires us to consider how we can serve the Lord with our lives today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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With just two words Jesus calls Matthew and changes his life forever. The Lord continues to call us by name; may we listen and respond!
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. Matthew…pray for us!
Luke’s Gospel reveals how Jesus called the Twelve Apostles by name to participate in his earthly ministry. The Lord continues to call forth new disciples who will offer their lives for service in the world. Are we ready?
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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After Jesus speaks to the crowds from Peter’s boat, the Lord changes Peter’s life forever…making him a fisher of men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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The Psalm response on the Feast of St. Bartholomew invites us to make known God’s kingdom. May words and actions point others to Jesus Christ with our eyes fixed on Heaven.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew…pray for us!
The skepticism of Thomas is familiar to many of us. Let’s face it, it’s easy to doubt and question even in the best situations! Yet in the end Thomas makes a profession of faith that inspires us to overcome our own doubts as we follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle
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St. Peter, for all his mistakes and sins, is empowered by Christ with a new name and a commission to lead the Church. May his example inspire us to follow the Lord today with full and open hearts.
Mass Readings – Chair of St. Peter, Apostle
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The conversion of St. Paul inspires us to offer our lives – no matter what mistakes we have made in the past – as we dedicate our words and actions to the proclamation of the Good News.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
The call of St. Andrew inspires us to reflect on how Christ calls us by name to share the Good News with the people in our lives today.
Mass Readings – St. Andrew, Apostle
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