The Lord offers a parable that reveals the sober truth that we are stewards of the gift of our lives, challenging us to engage honesty, gratitude, and the Fruits of the Spirit to direct the unique blessings we have received from God.
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (#117)
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Jesus tells a parable about a good and prudent steward, and he ends with a sobering point for those who have been abundantly blessed. It begs the question: what are we doing with what we’ve been given?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #475)
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
The First Letter of John reminds us that we are in the world, but not of the world…offering our lives for Christ as we face the challenges and temptations of everyday life.
Mass Readings – 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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Following up from yesterday’s parable, Jesus offers practical insights regarding our use of money in the context of our faith in God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Martin of Tours, pray for us!
The Lord offers a parable to help the disciples guard against all forms of greed, reminding them that life does not consist of possessions.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
How we spend our money says a lot about our values and priorities. The Letter of James weighs in on the topic, warning us of the consequences if we fail to use wealth wisely.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 7th Week of the Year
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Paul reminds us that we are servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God…called to be trustworthy as we offer our lives in this life for the day we stand before the Lord in the next.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
We are servants and stewards of Christ, our King. This means that our faith is not some hazy, vague experience; rather, it is dynamic and life-giving as we conform our lives to the commands of the one who claims our obedience.
Mass Readings – Christ the King of the Universe
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