"The LORD is king, robed with majesty;..." Psalm 93:1

Reflections on the readings for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 21, 2021): DN 7:13-14; PS 93:1,1-2,5; RV 1:5-8; JN 18:33-37

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

This day give us a special opportunity to adore Him while acknowledging and venerating the truth of God’s eternal love for His people.  

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Through our Redeemer, we find our true place in time and, ultimately, in eternity

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 14, 2021): DN 12:1-3; PS 16:5,8,9-10,11; HEB 10:11-14,18; MK 13:24-32

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

What our Lord really wants is for His people to be prepared every day, every hour... Many generations have come and gone and possibly many more will before Christ returns. He makes it clear we have no way of knowing just when...  

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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first citizen of the United States to be canonized

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13, 2021): WIS 18:14-16;19:6-9; PS 105:2-3,36-37,42-43; 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. 

She was dedicated to serving Christ and His people, especially those in greatest need 

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"The LORD protects the resident alien, comes to the aid of the orphan and the widow..." (Psalm 146:9)

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 7, 2021): 1 KGS 17:10-16; PS 146:7,8-9,9-10; HEB 9:24-28; MK 12:38-44

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

Christ wants us to follow Him in faith, hope and love and to offer ourselves to Him, whatever the price. 

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On All Souls Day we remember those who have gone before us

Reflections on the readings for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (November 2, 2021): WIS 3:1-9; PS 23:1-3,3-4,5,6; ROM 5:5-11; JN 6:37-40

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

Praying for the faithful departed is encouraged not only on this day, but throughout the year.

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“...These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:14)

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2021): RV 7:2-4,9-14; PS 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1 JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12

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

“The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives...” 

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“The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, my savior!” (Psalm 18:47)

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 31, 2021): DT 6:2-6; PS 18:2-3,3-4,47,51; HEB 7:23-28; MK 12:28-34

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

We look to Christ to prepare our way to the Father who calls us ever closer to Himself.

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“Not a word nor a discourse whose voice in not heard; Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message.” (Psalm 19:4-5)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude (October 28, 2021): 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. 

"...built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone."  (Ephesians 2:20)

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On this World Mission Sunday, let us show our belief in Christ, for all the world to see

Reflections on the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 24, 2021): JER 31:7-9; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; HEB 5:1-6; MK 10:46-52

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

Let us also “speak” of our faith, through our prayers and financial help.

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Today we celebrate the faith and work of the North American Martyrs... 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of Ss. John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (October 19, 2021): ROM 5:12,15,17-19,20-21; PS 40:7-8,8-9,10,17; LK 12:35-38

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

who offered themselves in order to bring the Good News of Christ Crucified to the native people of this continent.

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