On this day we show our reverence for the Immaculate Heart of Mary... 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (June 25, 2022): LAM 2:2,10-14,18-19; PS 74:1-2,3-5,6-7,20-21; LK 2:41-51

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

IIt reminds us of our Lord’s great blessing in giving His mother to His people and His people to her.

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“My heart is glad and my soul rejoices, my body, too, abides in confidence because You will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will You suffer Your faithful one to undergo corruption. You will show me the path to life.” (Psalm 16:9-11)

Reflections on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times (June 26, 2022): 1 KGS 19:16,19-21; PS 16:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; GAL 5:1,13-18; LK 9:51-62

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

Being a Christian means following the law of love. It means allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us in all things.

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“For now the Lord has spoken who formed me as His servant from the womb. …I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:3,6)

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 23, 2022): IS 49:1-6; PS 139:1-3,13-14,14-15; Acts 13:22-26; LK 1:57-66,80

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

John was called to proclaim the coming of the Messiah; to prepare the way for Him by turning people away from sin and selfishness and closer to God.

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“What He did at supper seated, Christ ordained to be repeated, His memorial ne’er to cease: / And His rule for guidance taking, Bread and wine we hallow, making Thus our sacrifice of peace.” (Sequence / Lauda Sion)

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 19, 2022): GN 14:18-20; PS 110:1,2,3,4; 1 COR 11:23-26; LK 9:11-17

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

The very idea of Christ’s Body and Blood being contained in the form of consecrated bread and wine is a mystery and a blessing.

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St. Anthony of Padua, dedicated to Almighty God, he led others to Christ, our Lord and Savior through preaching, teaching, and example

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13, 2022): 1 KGS 21:1-16; PS 5:2-3.4-6,6-7; MT 5:38:42

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

St. Anthony of Padua was known for his personal gentleness and his desire to model himself on Christ in all things.

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One God in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Reflections on the readings for the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (June 12, 2022): PRV 8:22-31; PS 8:4-5,6-7,8-9; Rom 5:1-5; JN 16:12-15

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

The whole history of creation and of the Divine plan for salvation exists because God wants to communicate the wonder of His sacred life with His precious people.

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We celebrate the Queen of Heaven and Mother of our Savior ~ Mother of the Church

Reflections on the readings for Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (June 6, 2022): GN 3:9-15,20; PS 87:1-2,3,5,6-7; JN 19:25-34

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

“The faithful first called upon Mary with the title ‘Mother of God,’ ‘Mother of the Faithful’ or ‘our Mother’ to emphasize her personal relationship with each of her children..."

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“Come, Holy Spirit, come!
And from your celestial home
Shed a ray of light divine!
Come, Father of the poor! Amen. Alleluia.” (Sequence — Veni, Sancte Spiritus)

Reflections on the readings for Pentecost Sunday (June 5, 2022): Acts 2:1-11; PS 104:1,24,29-30,31,34; 1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13; JN 20:19-23

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

For those who believe in Christ, we recall how He kept His promise by sending the grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit upon those close to Him.

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This feast recalls the lovely and significant visit that took place between the Blessed Virgin Mary and her cousin St. Elizabeth

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2022): ZEP 3:14-18; IS 12:2-3,4,5-6;LK 1:39-56

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

And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” (Luke 1:46)

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In today’s Gospel reading we listen to Christ pray to the Father for the sake of all who believe in Him

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 29, 2022): ACTS 7:55-60; PS 97:1-2,6-7,9; REV 22:12-14,16-17,20; JN 17:20-26

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

Both as a Church and as individuals, we are joined with Christ and enjoy the same divine love. If this seems overwhelming, it should be.

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