The First Letter to the Thessalonians offers us hope that our journey from death to eternal life is sustained through the saving work of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#431)
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May this Labor Day holiday be a blessing to you all!
Following the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, the high priest Caiaphas prophesizes that “it is better that one man should die instead of the people” and reveals how the Lord saves us through his Passion and death on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent (#256)
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St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, pray for us!
Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bring forth new life, we die to sin and grow in grace to bring forth a spiritual, lifegiving harvest in our souls.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (Year B – #35)
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The First Letter of John reveals God’s testimony that Jesus is the Son of God through water, blood, and the Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday (#209)
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St. Andre Bessette, pray for us!
Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16
Psalm – 63:2-8
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (A)
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This six part retreat was given during Lent in 2021 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Each session stands alone and can be heard in any order. However, they are listed below in the order they were given. May these reflections help us draw closer to Christ and one another.
Part 1 – Confronting Injustice – February 18, 2021
Part 2 – Jesus falls three times – February 25, 2021
Part 3 – Simon and Veronica – March 4, 2021
Part 4 – Jesus is stripped – March 11, 2021
Part 5 – Jesus is crucified – March 18, 2021
Part 6 – Jesus dies – March 25, 2021
The interaction between Jesus and the Apostles offers an important spiritual insight. When we keep the Cross of Christ before our eyes we are able to dispel petty disputes, irritations, and inconveniences as we focus on what is truly important.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year
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Jesus is transfigured in heavenly glory before some of the disciples, and then he reminds them of the suffering and death that await him on the Cross. Both of these elements help us to understand how we confront the grim challenges of life with a real and powerful hope.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 6th Week of the Year
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The death of John the Baptist reminds us of the cost of discipleship. Yet as we look at the Cross of Christ, we find hope and strength to face the hardship of life with the conviction of the Lord’s saving death and resurrection.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
God’s promise to Abraham is transformed and renewed by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we look to our challenges and trials today, may we build upon the foundation of faith that we have received and offer our lives in service to the Lord.
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