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
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
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
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 Letter to the Ephesians offers a powerful exhortation to live as children of light.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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
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
The Lord’s words inspire and challenge us to receive the Good News into our hearts as we live God’s Word every day of our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year
Jesus drives out a demon and then teaches how we unite with the Kingdom of God in the daily fight to keep evil away from our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year
Jesus teaches the disciples to ask the Father for what we need, inviting us to grow closer to the Lord each and every day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year
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