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Peter and John encounter a crippled man who is healed in the name of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to receive the precious gift of faith and eagerly share it with the people we meet.
Mass Readings – Wednesday in the Octave of Easter (#263)
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On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Bringing their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the Magi inspire us to consider what we will offer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another.
Mass Readings – 25th Sunday of the Year (B, #134)
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We recall the Passion of the Lord in John’s Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives.
Readings – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (#40)
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While Jesus is at dinner at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Mary anoints his feet with outrageously expensive perfume. May her lavish gift inspire us to be equally generous as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week (#257)
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Out of love for all humanity Jesus empties himself, taking on our human form, and becomes obedient…even to death on a Cross.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (#38)
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Jesus teaches his disciples and commands them to act accordingly, mindful that the measure we use (for good or bad purpose) will be used on us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent (#230)
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Tobernalt Holy Well, outside of Sligo, Ireland. The photo is my own.
The Gospel reading consoles and challenges us to live the unique blessing of our lives with conviction.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year (A)
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At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year
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