“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” May the example of the Mother of God inspire us to pause and ponder how our faith directs our lives as we embark on a New Year.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Holy Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, “Behold your mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the BMV, the Mother of the Church (#572A)
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Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world.
Mass Readings – Mary, Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
As Mary and Elizabeth meet together, we see the power of the Holy Spirit at work to unite us and create community.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent (#12)
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After her encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary travels in haste to meet Elizabeth, and her swift response inspires us to decisively answer the Lord’s call as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent (#197)
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St. Peter Canisius, pray for us!
Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say “yes” to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#196)
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Mary’s “Magnificat” reveals her focus on the Lord, and she provides us with an example of how we keep our gaze fixed on her Son in the ups and downs of life.
Mass Readings – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#622)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Mary’s reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (#18)
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew blessings and burdens as they faced the ups and downs of life. Their example inspires us to engage our faith as we live within the context of our families today.
Mass Readings – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (#17)
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us!
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