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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The Lord commands the disciples to “go into the world and tell the Good News.” Our faith today is built on the witness of those who have gone before us. But the command of Jesus applies to us as well…prompting us to consider how we will proclaim the Good News to those around us today.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
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Mass Readings – The Solemnity of All Saints
When athletes compete in a stadium, the cheering crowd inspires and encourages them to do their best. In a similar way the saints inspire us with their example – they cheer us on from Heaven – and at the same time remind us that we can join them as we embrace the challenges of this life with our eyes fixed on Jesus…our coach, trainer, medic, and greatest fan.
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Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year
Herod is perplexed. Who is Jesus? What is he about? What does it all mean? These questions continue to surface in the world today as people are confronted with the power of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ.
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Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year
The contrast between the first reading and the Gospel shows two very different examples of behavior. It begs a question: How does our faith help us to live in the routine and everyday challenges we encounter?
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Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
The Gospel today makes it clear that what we say has to measure up to what we do. When our words and actions are in harmony, then we “practice what we preach” so that others will find in us a living witness of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Mass Readings – The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
The Gospel of John recounts how Mary Magdalene was the first to meet the Risen Lord. Her conversion and witness inspire us: no matter what our past has been, God’s grace can touch our hearts and change our lives!
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