The angel Gabriel was sent by God to Mary, and the world was forever changed. May this solemnity help us to recognize God’s call for our lives as we offer each day for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
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Christ urges us to stay close to His word that we might be His disciples who are guided by truth that leads to freedom from sin.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The Lord reveals his identity to the Pharisees as he speaks about his crucifixion. May we look to the Cross of Christ as a reminder of the saving love of Jesus for the redemption of the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The readings today recount two different women accused of adultery who encounter God’s justice and mercy. As we confront evil and sin in our lives, may we strive to follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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This Monday Conversation discusses the principal components of Mark and John’s Gospel account of the Passion, using the practice of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) to help us enter into this great story of God’s love for humanity.
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Jesus reveals the mystery of his saving death through an example of a grain of wheat. As we die to sin and rise with Christ, may we call upon the Lord to create a clean heart within us.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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The Psalm response recalls our hope in the Lord, the source of our refuge and strength. May we never cease to call upon Christ for what we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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A great saint who does not say a single recorded word in the Bible. Yet Joseph’s actions reveal a trust in God and a conviction that puts faith in action.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph
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Both the first reading and the Gospel reveal a “hardness of heart” where people resist God’s guidance in their lives. In both cases Moses and Jesus respond, reminding us that the Lord continues to invite us to follow….even when we stubbornly react.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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In John’s Gospel we see the relationship between Jesus and His Father, revealing his divine origin as the just judge who is our loving Savior and Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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