The words of the prophet Isaiah inspire us to draw our strength from the Lord, who sustains and renews us when we are weary.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#183)
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St. Damasus, pray for us!
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Like a house built on a rock, when we build our lives upon the Lord we find a strength that sustains us in times of difficulty and distress.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent (#178)
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St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility.
Mass Readings – St. James, Apostle (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
Paul’s speech in the synagogue reveals his conviction that Jesus is the messiah who fulfills salvation history, giving meaning and purpose to our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter (#283)
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Psalm 18 addresses the pain and hardship of human suffering, mindful that in faith we call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent (#255)
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Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God’s grace. (#251)
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week:
Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another.
Palm Sunday – setting the stage for the events to come
Holy Thursday – Service and Sacrament
Good Friday – Sacrifice and Support
Easter – Divine Strength and Hope
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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 birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, brings strength, hope, understanding, and joy to our lives. May we open our hearts to the Lord’s light and shine with his love! Merry Christmas!
Mass Readings – Christmas Mass at Night (#14)
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Isaiah’s prophecy reveals God’s initiative and might in leading and directing our human lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#184)
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St. John of the Cross, pray for us!
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