Jesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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Jesus makes it clear to the Apostles that they will encounter hardship and struggle, but they will be given the grace to face it with faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year (#387)
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Jesus instructs the Twelve Apostles about what they are to do and how they are to trust in God’s providence along the way.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 14th Week of the Year (#386)
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St. Benedict, pray for us!

Having modeled his ministry for the disciples, Jesus summons, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles to put into practice his example.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#385)
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Jesus carries out his earthly ministry among crowds of people and reveals his compassionate heart in the process.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 14th Week of the Year (#384)
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St. Augustine Zhao Rong, pray for us!

Psalm 145 reveals that on one hand God is majestic and awesome, while on the other hand approachable and tender.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 14th Week of the Year (#383)
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Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Amos 7:12-15
Psalm – 85:9-14
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel – Mark 6:7-13
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (Year B, #104)
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Both Ezekiel and Jesus are in situations that are hostile and tense, reminding us that sometimes we are called to give witness to God when it is tough and uncomfortable.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (Year B, #101)
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Psalm 85 addresses the deep longing for peace in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 13th Week of the Year (#382)
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!

Matthew swiftly responds to the simple and direct invitation of Jesus, inspiring us to follow the Lord’s call each and every day.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year (#381)
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St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!

The Lord heals a paralytic who was carried by others, reminding us that sometimes we receive help, and sometimes we give it.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year (#380)
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May this 4th of July be a time for all Americans to be thankful for the gift of freedom!