These two heavy hitters are remembered today, not because they were perfect; rather, they accepted the grace from God that they received and made an offering of their lives to the Lord. May they inspire us today!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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As Matthias takes the place vacated by Judas among the Apostles, the early Church demonstrates its ability to adapt and grow through prayer and thoughtful reflection.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
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On this feast of the Apostles, Philip and James, we recall that God calls every one of us in a unique and personal way to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Luke’s Gospel shows how Jesus called His twelve apostles by name, selecting them for their particular work. May remember that Christ calls us as well.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
The wisdom of Gamaliel reveals a spiritual insight: things of divine origin cannot be destroyed. As we place our lives under God’s guidance, may we seek the Lord in everything we do.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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The Apostles encounter hostility from their preaching and are thrown in prison; God sends an angel to free them…to get back to the work of God!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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The call of the Twelve Apostles in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that a call by Christ is personal. The Lord knows our hearts and calls us as unique individuals to offer our lives for particular service in the world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve Apostles and sends them out to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven. This is our legacy of faith; like those first apostles we are empowered by the Lord for service in the world. Now get to work!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (St. Benedict)
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These two heavy hitter saints were far from perfect, and yet God worked in and through them to accomplish marvelous deeds. Their example serves as our inspiration: God patiently works with us! As we look to Sts. Peter & Paul may we embrace the gifts of life and faith as we follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul (Mass of the Day)
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Philip’s desire to “see the Father” reminds us that even though the apostles walked with the Son, they longed to see the face of God the Father. Seeing isn’t believing; it’s only seeing. May our relationship with Christ grow stronger each day as we seek to follow the Lord as we journey through life.
Mass Readings – The feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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