Jesus offers some key insights regarding what it means to be his witness in the world. What we do matters, and even in our darkest moments we can call upon the Holy Spirit for what we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year
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Nathaniel is brought to the Lord by Philip and testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, can acknowledge that Jesus is Lord, and in doing so we have the opportunity to put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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Who taught you about Jesus? Who strengthened and fostered your faith? This gift we have been received is not just for our own use…it must be passed on. Which begs the obvious question: Who has God placed in your life today, and how can you share your faith?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Easter
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On this feast of St. Mark we hear the command of the Risen Lord to the Eleven: they are to go out into the world and proclaim the Gospel. May these words inspire us today to share our faith with the people God has placed in our lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mark, evangelist
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After the resurrection Jesus appears to the Apostles and explains how he has fulfilled the prophecies within the Sacred Scriptures; that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer, die and be raised on the third day. He concludes this passage with a powerful exhortation, “You are witnesses of these things.” Our faith was built on the witness of others, and our lived example of faith helps others encounter the Risen Lord today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the Octave of Easter
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Mary Magdalene was the first person to see the Risen Lord. Empowered by Jesus, she is sent to proclaim the resurrection to the Apostles. Her example reminds us that God continues to bless us in our weaknesses and strengthen us for service in the world today.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the Easter Octave
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Photo Credit: Mary Magdalene, 2018.
Jesus speaks about several different sources that offer testimony on his behalf. It begs a question: Do our lives offer a similar witness? Does what we say and do give testimony that Christ is the Lord of our hearts?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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