Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God starts small but over time grows larger and is transformed. The same is true for our spiritual journey, reminding us to take the small steps we need to do today to become the disciples the Lord calls us to be.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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The readings this Sunday both challenge and console us to foster unity, endure discipline, and focus on the Kingdom of Heaven. While life will not be easy, God will give us what need for the journey.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year
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The Lord uses the image of a banquet to teach us about the power, beauty and expectation of the Kingdom of Heaven. Our journey through this life provides countless opportunities for us to prepare our souls to join this heavenly feast. Are we ready?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year
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The Lord teaches that our actions today result in eternal consequences. As we offer the gift of our lives may we be guided by the light of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 17th Week of the Year
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In light of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospel today, we can ask ourselves a simple question when confronted by any behavior, response, or action…is this leading me closer to Heaven, or farther away?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of the Year
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How do we measure greatness? Is it by strength, intelligence, resources or opportunity? Jesus shows the disciples today that greatness happens when we can become like children – trusting and allowing the Lord’s greatness to direct and empower our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year (St. Maximilian Kolbe)
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Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure so precious that nothing else compares to it. It’s a good reminder for us when we are distracted or tempted by other things that seek to lead us astray.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Week of the Year (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
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