This feast concentrates our attention on the instrument of our salvation, as we thank the Lord who offered himself as the perfect sacrifice that restores us to right relationship with God. May we gaze upon the Cross of Christ with grateful hearts each and every day!
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you…because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world!
Today’s first reading shows how Pharaoh pursued the Hebrews after they left Egypt. Despite the fear of the people, God promises to defend them in their moment of need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year
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The Lord reveals his identity to the Pharisees as he speaks about his crucifixion. May we look to the Cross of Christ as a reminder of the saving love of Jesus for the redemption of the world.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Salvation is a gift of God, who so loved the world that He sent His only Son. Our response? To love the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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The Psalm response reminds us where we find the source of our strength. The Lord is our light and our salvation!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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The Book of Hebrews proclaims the power of the precious Blood of Christ, poured out for the salvation of our souls and the cleansing of the world.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year
The Lord is our light who brings sight to our eyes and dispels the darkness of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent
Both the prophecy of Isaiah and the proclamation of Jesus reveal how the Lord fulfills the great plan of God’s salvation.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent
The Psalm Response inspires us to turn to the Lord and allow God’s grace to flood our hearts with courage, wisdom and strength.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year
The Cross of Christ reveals justice, humility and love as Christ triumphs over sin and death for the salvation of the world. We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you! For by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
Mass Readings – The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
