As Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, he empowers them to carry on his earthly mission. Their efforts inspire us to consider how the Lord directs and sends us out into the world to offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Psalm 85 offers a beautiful reflection on the serenity that comes from the Lord; a peace that our world is in short supply of today. May we pray for peace!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year
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The call of Matthew inspires us to reflect on how the Lord invites us to follow him in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
With a simple phrase Jesus heals both body and soul, revealing not only his power to save but also our need to receive his mercy with an open mind and heart.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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Holy First Martyrs of Rome, pray for us!
They are two of the brightest lights in the communion of Saints, yet these very sinful, fallible men can inspire us to follow their example as we turn away from our past sins and embrace a future guided by the grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
As Jesus calms the storm – and the disciples fears – we recognize our need to call up on the Lord for those times when we are caught up in terror, anxiety and fear.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
Matthew’s Gospel echoes the reading we heard from Luke yesterday, underscoring the point that as his disciples we place Jesus at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 66:10-14c
Psalm 66:1-7,16,20
2nd Reading – Galatians 6:14-18
Gospel – Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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It’s one thing to say “I follow Jesus” and other thing to actually do it. May Luke’s Gospel inspire us to trust the Lord as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary offers us an opportunity to reflect on the extreme range of emotions she encountered, particularly sorrow. The Blessed Mother had many experiences to ponder in her heart; may her intercession lead us to the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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