Jesus offers sound practical advice for engaging one another in situations of conflict. May we take the Lord’s words to heart as we reach out to one another with a healing spirit.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of 19th OT
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St. Clare…pray for us!
St. Paul offers sound advice for our personal disposition whenever we make an offering of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Lawrence…pray for us!
Moses offers an exhortation to the people of Israel with words that speak to our hearts today!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross…pray for us!
Here are some of the themes from the readings on this feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
1st Reading – Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab
Psalm – 45:10-12,16
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:20-27
Gospel – Luke 1:39-56
Mass Readings – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Our Lady, Queen of Heaven…pray for us!
As we continue to hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, we reflect on how our spiritual health is renewed by the frequent and worthy reception of Holy Communion. We are what we eat!
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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Following the glory of the Transfiguration, the disciples encounter a situation that reveals their lack of faith. May the Lord’s example of the mustard seed inspire us to draw closer to Christ each and every day.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 18th Week of the Year
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The glimpse of glory and the echo of the Father’s voice reinforced the faith of Peter, James and John. May we look for those moments in our lives when God’s grace illuminates our hearts and strengthens our resolve to follow Christ.
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord
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The response from Psalm 95 references the episode in the first reading today. May our hearts be open to God’s grace as we place our hope in the Lord’s guidance today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year
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In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, the people arrive at the Promised Land and fall under the influence of their fears. Lest we be too quick to judge them, it’s a good reminder for us to take a hard look at whatever keeps us from doing what is right…all because we are afraid.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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St. John Vianney, pray for us!
Psalm 51 offers a powerful opportunity for repentance and conversion of heart. When we honestly acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness, the Lord’s grace can heal and renew us with new life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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