
Jesus reveals in the “widow’s mite” that our sacrifices are not measured by what we do but by how what we do affects us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Jesus reveals in the “widow’s mite” that our sacrifices are not measured by what we do but by how what we do affects us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year
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In the Second Letter to Timothy we hear the call to remain steadfast in the face of persecution and hardship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year
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The stress and tension of the recent riots, compounded by COVID-19 concerns, reveals the crucial need to carry out the love of Christ that we hear about in the Gospel of Mark today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Paul encourages Timothy to “stir into flame the gift of God” and reminds us that our faith is a precious treasure that must be tended and nurtured.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Jesus sidesteps a potential trap and offers us a rich spiritual insight as we put God first and center in our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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This feast day, which always falls on the Monday after Pentecost, recalls the crucial role that Mary plays in salvation history as both Mother of God and Mother of the Church.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of the Church
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As we finish our Easter readings from the Acts of the Apostles, we see how both Peter and Paul commit their lives to the Lord. As a chapter of their lives comes to an end, they point us to the beginning of our final destination: eternal life!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Peter and St. Paul remain true to the Lord even though they will be imprisoned and killed. May their example inspire us to choose Christ when all other choices have been taken away.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
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The contrast between the unity that Christ prays for and the uproar around St. Paul reveals our constant need to seek out ways to grow closer together through the love of God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
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St. Paul’s farewell expresses his heartfelt commitment to the people of Ephesus – heart and mind, body and soul – as he gave them his very best during his three years among them.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
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