
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!

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!

Both Isaiah and Jesus offer encouraging words of hope, that when we are tired and ground down by the struggles of life, we renew our strength through our trust in the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent (#183)
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St. Lucy, pray for us!

On this Solemnity of All Saints, we unite our prayers to those who have gone before us in faith, drawing hope and inspiration in their help as we fight our spiritual battle here on earth.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God, pray for us!
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus offers comfort and rest to weary hearts who labor. May we offer to the Lord our cares and concerns, recognizing that Christ understands our needs and offers us a consolation that renews our spirits.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Psalm 19 reminds us that when we place ourselves under God’s guidance, we discover a purpose and power that enlivens our hearts and brings peace to our souls.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 8th Week of the Year
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St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, pray for us!

Paul, having been stoned and left for dead, doesn’t quit. Instead he keeps going and inspires us to recognize that while hardship is part of our spiritual life, Christ will give us the strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter
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Thrown in jail, the Apostles are freed by the Angel of God who directs them to continue to preach the Good News. They respond with conviction, revealing to us an example of how we live our lives for the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter boldly addresses the Sanhedrin and proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ. May his example in the face of opposition inspire us to call upon the Spirit every day for guidance and strength.
Mass Readings – Friday in the Octave of Easter
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We celebrate the gift of the Eucharist that gives us strength to serve the Lord and one another. May the Body of Christ renew our bodies and transform our lives each and every day.
Mass Readings – Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
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The Psalm response offers us a framework for a prayer to the Lord from the depths of our hearts. In our need, may we trust in God’s mercy as we seek the pilgrim path of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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