The 2nd Letter to Timothy reminds us to “stir into flame the gift of God.” We have been blessed with our knowledge of Jesus Christ; every day we have a new opportunity to let our faith shine in the world.
Mass Readings – Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
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St. Paul’s conversion reminds us that God works in our lives through many circumstances and people. What’s your conversion story? How has the Lord touched your life and helped you become a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
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The Psalm response today serves as a powerful reminder about our fundamental orientation toward the Lord. Offering our lives, we strive to do God’s will with a joyful heart.
Mass Readings -Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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The Lord heals a man with a withered hand and is angry and grieved when he encounters a lack of charity and hardness of heart from the crowd.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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The 2nd Letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we have all been blessed by God with unique gifts and talents. What’s your gift? And will you share your gifts to help build up the Body of Christ today?
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Jesus heals a man who is brought to him on a stretcher by four men. The image profoundly illustrates a crucial point: sometimes we give help and sometimes we receive it. May the Lord help us in both cases!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of the Year
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Citing Psalm 95 the Book of Hebrews reminds us to make the most of today. Sometimes we can take life for granted…today is our chance to live our faith!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The active ministry of Jesus is marked by preaching the Gospel, healing the sick and driving out demons. As we call upon the Lord we can continue this ministry in our lives as with proclaim the Good News, offer comfort to the afflicted and stand up against evil.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The authority of Jesus is witnessed in Capernaum as he teaches and drives out an unclean spirit. The Lord’s authority, however, is also present in our lives, leading and directing our actions as disciples.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of the Year
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The baptism of Jesus reveals the power of the Holy Trinity. As the Father calls Jesus his beloved Son, we recognize that through our baptism we are configured as sons and daughters of God, beloved children who are empowered to bring Christ’s light to the world.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord
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