Jesus teaches a hard lesson that it is not enough to know merely facts about him; a true relationship demands that we spend time and effort to encounter the Lord in this life so that we can be with him forever in heaven.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (#123)
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Jesus invites us to serve one another with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year (#424)
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
The Holy Spirit directs and empowers Peter, who does mighty miracles in the name of Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#278)
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St. John of Avila and St. Damien de Veuster, pray for us!
We are nourished with the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, instituted at the Last Supper, so that we may humbly serve one another in the name of Christ.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday (#39)
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In this fourth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how prayer, sacraments, and service shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Jesus teaches that whenever we do a corporal work of mercy for others, we do it for Christ.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of Lent (#224)
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On his way to Jerusalem, the Lord reminds his disciples to offer their lives in full service to God and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#499)
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The Lord teaches the Apostles that serving God does not entitle a disciple to special rewards.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Sunday of the Year (#492)
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St. Josaphat, pray for us!
The Letter to the Philippians and Luke’s Gospel direct our lives outward to the care of those who cannot repay us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year (#485)
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St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!
When asked to share in his glory, Jesus asks James and John if they can drink from his cup, and then the Lord responds to all the disciples with a teaching that shapes our lives today. Can you drink from the cup of Christ?
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (B, #146)
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