Trusting in God is one of those phrases that comes quick to the tongue but can be hard to say when confronted with disaster. Yet this is exactly why Jesus came! In the struggles and challenges of this world we look to the one who is the way, the truth and the life – so that we can face what comes before us as we make our way to Heaven.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
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The readings describe the abundance and richness of God’s feast which nourishes the body, mind, heart and soul. Our daily need for food underscores our fundamental need for the Lord; may we today reflect on what we need and call upon Jesus with confidence.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of 1st Advent (St. Nicholas)
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Sunday of the Year (St. Martin of Tours)
Trust is an essential ingredient in our relationships, and Jesus reveals two key concepts that help us become more trustworthy with the Lord and one another.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 30th Week of the Year
Jesus uses a healing as an opportunity to teach about how we can put God first in our lives, even when it means we break a few rules.
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Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year
What are you afraid of? Jesus invites us to cast out fear and trust in God’s providence. May we honestly face our fears and call upon the Lord for the courage and conviction we require.
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Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
The woman in the Gospel of Matthew is tenancious! She trusts that Jesus can offer help for her daughter, and she will not be denied. Her example inspires us to foster a fierce faith – one that receives the gift of God and strengthens it through prayer, Sacraments, and a conviction to offer one’s life in love.
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Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
Fear is a part of life, yet our response determines the impact it will have upon us. Peter’s experience of fear reminds us that we have an opportunity today to call upon the Lord for the courage we need to face our fears with the power of faith.
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