As Jesus calls the first disciples he says, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” May we respond to Christ today – knowing that as we follow the Lord we will be empowered to invite others to join us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the First Week of the Year
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John the Baptist reveals a humility and depth of knowledge as he recognizes how the ministry of Jesus must grow. “He must increase; I must decrease.” May these words apply to each one of us as we welcome Christ as King of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany
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The Gospel reveals that growth and knowledge often take time to develop. This process of maturity reminds us that our own spiritual life requires a steady discipline of commitment over the entire course of our lives.
Mass Readings – The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
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John the Baptist reveals a humility and depth of knowledge as he recognizes how the ministry of Jesus must grow. “He must increase; I must decrease.” May these words apply to each one of us as we welcome Christ as King of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany
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The Lord’s presence in the Temple becomes a metaphor for our hearts. May we build up a worthy dwelling for Christ within our souls!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year
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Jesus reminds the Apostles that our service of God does not earn us special status; rather, our actions acknowledge with humility that all we have is a gift from the Lord. Simply put, our service is the least we can do…the real treasure is our love.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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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
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The Letter to the Ephesians offers a powerful exhortation to live as children of light.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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The beginning of the Letter to the Ephesians reveals God’s goodness to us; may we be inspired by what we have received to live this grace in our daily lives!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Paul speaks of the Fruits of the Spirit, offering us an insight that can help guide our actions as we seek to follow Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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