Isaiah, Paul and John the Baptist all offered their lives in service for the Lord. As we follow their example, may the words of the Psalmist, “Here am I Lord, I come to do your will” echo in our hearts!
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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The intensity of the quest of the Magi and the treasures they offered the Christ child can teach us about the conviction and quality we bring to the Lord each and every day.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord
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John the Baptist offers an example of discipleship in the Gospel today. As the crowds flock to his preaching and baptism of repentance, John consistently redirects their attention toward Jesus. May we do the same in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Christmas Weekday
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On this feast of St. Andrew, we hear in the Gospel how Jesus calls him and from the Letter to the Romans how God continues to call others to proclaim the Good News in the world. God keeps calling today; are we ready to respond?
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
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As the disciples return praising God for the power they used in the name of Jesus, the Lord reveals this power as the fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation history. Our task today? To continue to let Jesus work through the daily offering of our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year
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As Jesus extends his authority to the disciples, we discover that the Church – the successor of these same disciples – has been given an opportunity and a responsibility to carry out the Lord’s Mission today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year (St. Francis of Assisi)
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man offer three insights (body, mind and soul) that can help us today live as disciples of the Lord Jesus.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year
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The question Jesus poses to the disciples pertains also to us. Our response – like that of the disciples – configures our words and actions as we live out our conviction that he is the Messiah…the Savior…the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year
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Jesus gives power and authority to the disciples to carry on his saving work as they place their trust in him. Following their example we, too, have an opportunity to carry on the mission of the Lord as we offer our lives guided by God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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The readings all reveal different ways our faith interacts with everyday life. Rather than create a false separation, we have a daily opportunity to live our faith in our normal circumstances…so that when people see us, they see Jesus Christ shining through.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year
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