
Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God’s grace and guidance…inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275)
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Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God’s grace and guidance…inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter (#275)
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This response from Psalm 34 brings comfort and hope to our lives in moments of suffering, difficulty, and trial, reminding us that the Lord meets us where we are and gives us the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent (#248)
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As the Lord sidesteps a trap, he offers an insight regarding how his disciples are in the world, but not of the world.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year (A)
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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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Psalm 18 honestly expresses human suffering and struggle. In these moments of distress, we call upon the Lord, who hears our cry for help.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel is an well-known passage that illustrates our faith in God in difficult and challenging times. May we be inspired in our daily struggles to hold fast to our faith, recognizing that these are opportunities to witness our love for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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As the Lord faces hostility, he shows the disciples a way that transcends animosity and violence. May his example inspire us to fight fire with faith!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!

Continuing from the call of the Twelve and the explanation of their mission, Jesus now prepares his followers for the difficulties that are part of the path of discipleship.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 14th Week of the Year
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Jeremiah affirms that God is his mighty champion, a source of protection in times of trial. May we echo his sentiment as we proclaim the psalm response, “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice!”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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