Tag Archives: Mission
Christ calls the Twelve Apostles, who become the foundation of the faith we have received. May we continue to build upon the efforts of those who have gone before us, adding to the household of God and providing for those who will follow after.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude
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St. Simon and St. Jude, pray for us!
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Jeremiah is sent by the Lord to go forth and proclaim God’s message, and Jesus offers a parable illustrating the need to be fruitful in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Apollinaris, pray for us!
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Following their deliberations in Jerusalem, the Apostles send representatives with decisive news that will shape the course of the early Church.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter
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St. Bernardine of Sienna, pray for us!
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Having returned to Jerusalem, Paul & Barnabas are chosen for a mission after an extensive period of fasting and prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
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The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles, empowering them to carry out his work. Their example inspires us to offer our lives for the Lord’s service today.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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St. John Damascene…pray for us!
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The Gospel of Luke reveals several insights regarding how we proclaim the Good News: we do it together; we go with the Christ’s blessing; we carry out the Lord’s task and let people make their own choice.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
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St. Luke…pray for us!
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Jesus sends out the seventy-two with specific instructions as they carry out his mission. May we continue this task as we eagerly respond to Christ and offer our lives today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year
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St. Jerome…pray for us!
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Jesus sends out the Twelve Apostles with power and authority to carry out his earthly ministry. Their work inspires us to consider how we can serve the Lord with our lives today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that surface in the readings for this 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Amos 7:12-15
Amos is rejected by Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, to be a prophet far away in the land of Judah. Amos admits that he was a shepherd; it was God who called him to prophesy to the people of Israel.
Psalm – 85:9-14
“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” God is the source of blessings and graces…and we will hear what God proclaims.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14
This hymn of praise gives glory to Christ, the source of our redemption. We have been chosen by the Lord to hear his word of truth, the gospel of salvation.
Gospel – Mark 5:7-13
Jesus summons the Twelve apostles and sends them out two by two with a sense of urgency and trust. They are empowered to continue his earthly ministry: preaching repentance, driving out demons, and curing the sick.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Seeing the crowds, the heart of Jesus was moved with pity for their many needs, and he responds by empowering his disciples to go forth in his name. Their example reveals the opportunity we have every day to serve our struggling brothers and sisters around us.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent
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