On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, we recall that Mary witnessed the events that St. Paul recaps in his First Letter to the Corinthians. May Mary’s faith inspire us to draw near to her Son!
Mass Readings – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
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At the Cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
Martha testifies to her faith in Jesus, giving witness that he is the Lord. May her example inspire us to do the same each and every day.
Mass Readings – Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
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Saints, Martha, Mary and Lazarus, pray for us!
For the last two years of his life Paul will live as a prisoner in Rome, meeting with people and teaching them about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
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As the early Church experiences new growth with the reception of non-Jewish Greek speakers, Barnabas sets out to find Paul and the two of them work together in Antioch for over a year.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Damien of Moloka’i, pray for us!
Ananias is called by God to heal Saul’s blindness. May his example inspire us to respond to the Lord’s invitation to reach out to others as we put our faith into practice every day.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Philip’s interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch shows us how we are all called to help others learn more about Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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St. John reveals in his First Letter how as a witness to the Good News of Jesus he joyfully shares this message of hope. May we be inspired to live our faith in Christ with the same intensity.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
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St. John…pray for us!
On this feast of saints Simon and Jude, we acknowledge the generations of faithful who have given witness to Jesus Christ. May their example inspire us to live for the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
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St. Simon & St. Jude…pray for us!
The Psalm response on the Feast of St. Bartholomew invites us to make known God’s kingdom. May words and actions point others to Jesus Christ with our eyes fixed on Heaven.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew…pray for us!
The power of the Holy Spirit and the joy of the resurrection shine forth in the apostles as they confront the threat of death for proclaiming the Good News of Jesus. Their witness inspires us to face our fears as we embrace our faith.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Three Great Things 