The suffering and triumph of Christ strengthens the Church, built on the rock that is St. Peter, to face the challenges of hell itself as we travel through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year (#410)
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St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan, pray for us!
Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 33rd Week of the Year (#502)
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The end of the Letter to the Ephesians urges us to engage in spiritual battle by calling upon the Lord for power and strength.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year (I, #482)
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Jeremiah is told by the Lord in no uncertain terms that he will speak a message that will test his endurance. His strength? It comes from the Lord!
Mass Readings – Passion of John the Baptist (#634)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
The Letter of James offers sound spiritual advice and exhortation, reminding us to wage our spiritual battle by remaining close to the Lord and resisting temptation in all its forms.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 7th Week of the Year (#342)
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St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, pray for us!
Stephen, filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, draws the wrath of a group who offers false witnesses to stir up the crowd against him.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#273)
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In our spiritual battles we take comfort in the words of Psalm 7 as we call upon the Lord for help to face the difficult times in our lives. (#249)
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The introduction to the Letter of James invites us to embrace the challenges and trials of life as opportunities to encounter the Lord and draw near to one another.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of the Year (#335)
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Speaking to the crowd and the disciples, Jesus teaches that what defiles us comes from within, on the battlefield of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#331)
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Psalm 56 inspires us to trust in God as we face our fears with the strength of our faith.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year (#314)
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