The crowds find the teaching of Jesus too hard, and many who followed him now leave and go back to their former ways. Rejection does not stop us from proclaiming the Good News; rather, it reminds us that people have the freedom to choose their path. May we keep inviting them to follow the Lord!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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The Lord teaches the people that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood have eternal life. May our frequent reception of Holy Communion strengthen us with God’s grace in the messiness of life and inspire us to live for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Jesus teaches the crowds that he is the “Bread of Life” that came down from Heaven. Whoever eats this bread will never hunger again. May we draw near to the one who feeds us so that strengthened by the Lord we can share His life with one another.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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Jesus states that he is “the Bread of Life” and when we draw near to Him we will never hunger nor thirst again. We need this spiritual nourishment to grow and thrive in this life…and in preparation for the next.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Anyone who loves cooking knows the wonderful smell of fresh baked bread. Our bodies require daily nourishment to thrive, and we rely on spiritual food for our relationship with the Lord. Jesus offers both in John’s account today of the miracle of the fish and loaves.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Holy Thursday gives us the opportunity to reflect upon two powerful themes: Sacrament & Service. As we receive the Lord’s Body and Blood may we be strengthened by Christ to serve one another.
Mass Readings – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
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Speaking at Mass to the kids at Cathedral School, Fr. Andrew speaks about the Passover, Judas and the blood of Jesus…the Lamb of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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