Today we are called to better grasp our Lord’s love and generosity to His children --

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 30, 2022): WIS 11:22-12:2; PS 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13,14; 2THES 1:11-2:2; LK 19:1-10

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

especially to those who seem to deserve it the least. 

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Ss. Simon and Jude gave their lives in service to Christ as His Apostles, bringing His words of salvation to many

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude (October 28, 2022): EPH 2:19-22; PS 19:2-3,4-5; LK 6:12-16

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Today we commemorate Apostles of Jesus, and once again, we know very little about them from the New Testament.

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WORLD MISSION MONTH | On this World Mission Sunday, let us embrace the gift of sharing our faith with others

Reflections on the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 23, 2022): SIR 35:12-14,16-18; PS 34:2-3,17-18,19,23; 2TM 4:6-8,16-18; LK 18:9-14

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

For 95 years, the Catholic Church has taken up a collection on World Mission Sunday to assist the work of the missions and missionaries in countries around the globe. While the Church shares the joyful message of God’s mercy, it also assists our neighbors who struggle with material needs.

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We honor the eight North American Martyrs who gave their lives during their missionary efforts in the 17th century

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of Ss. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues and their companions (October 19, 2022): 2COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; MT 28:16-20

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

St. Paul reminds us what is means not only to express our belief in Christ, but also to share it with others -- even at the risk of our lives. 

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Today we share the feast of one of the great writers of the New Testament, St. Luke

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Luke (October 18, 2022): 2TM 4:10-17; PS 145:10-11,12-13,17-18; LK 10:1-9

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

... whose beautiful and faith-filled words have reached down the millennia to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ.

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WORLD MISSION MONTH | Invite others to the faith by our example  

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 16, 2022): EX 17:8-13; PS 121:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; 2 TM 3:14-4:2; LK 18:1-8

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

In this week before World Mission Sunday, we pray for priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay pastoral leaders...

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St. Teresa of Avila, a saint whose life and writings have influenced Christians around the world...

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (October 15, 2022): EPH 1:15-23; PS 8:2-3,4-5,6-7; LK 12:8-12

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

She said, “Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for all.”

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Today we learn about gifts of healing and hope that Almighty God shares with His children...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 9, 2022): 2KGS 5:14-17; PS 98:1,2-3,3-4; 2TM 2:8-13; LK 17:11-19

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

We also need to understand that pain and difficulties are part of human life -- and as followers of Christ we have to be ready to accept and emulate Christ’s own suffering.

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“At all time and seasons, in every country and place, every day and all day, we must have a true and humble faith.” -- St. Francis of Assisi

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4, 2022): GAL PS 139:1-3,13-14,14-15; LK 10:38-42

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Francis attracted followers who wanted to join him in living and preaching the Gospel. The order he called the Friars Minor was recognized by the pope and drew thousands of members in just a few years.

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“Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. … Oh, that today you would hear His voice: ‘Harden not your hearts.’” (Psalm 95:1,8)

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 2, 2022): HAB 1:2-3;2:2-4; PS 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; 2TIM 1:6-8,13-14; LK 17:5-10

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Jesus uses exaggerated language for His listeners to understand that faith matters a great deal and has great power.

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