The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – The Passion of John the Baptist (#429/634)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons who reveal the Lord’s divine identity and true authority.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year (#379)
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The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)
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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!
After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#501)
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St. Cecilia, pray for us!
Jesus speaks about how he casts out demons and shows us how we confront evil in our lives with the strength of our faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year (#465)
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St. Pope John XXIII, pray for us!
Teaching in Capernaum, Jesus reveals his power and authority when he casts out an unclean spirit.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23d Week of the Year (#432)
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
The Book of Genesis and Mark’s Gospel reveal how evil unravels the human heart, but our pursuit of the will of God restores us to the Lord’s family of faith.
Mass Readings – Sunday of the 10th Week of the Year (#89)
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Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
Through his interaction with the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus reveals his authority over evil in the world.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#317)
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Note: On this day we pray for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
Driving out an unclean spirit, Jesus reveals both the reality of evil in our world and his triumphant victory over it.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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