Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29, 2018): ACTS 12:1-11; PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2 TM 4:6-8,17-18; MT 16:13-19
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On this day we honor the two Apostles who had the most influence on early Christian life.
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Mass during the Day (June 24, 2018): IS 49:1-6; PS 139:1-3, 13-14-15; ACTS 13:22-26; LK 1:57-66, 80
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Today we celebrate the birth of John, the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah, cousin of Mary of Nazareth and her child Jesus, the Son of God.
Reflections on the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 17, 2018): EZ 17:22-24; PS 92:2-3,13-14,15-16; 2 COR 5:6-10; MK 4:26-34
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Today’s readings call us to consider our faith in Christ as shown by the way we live day by day.
A humble friar teaches the simple way to Christ our Redeemer
Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church (June 13, 2018): 1 KGS 18:20-39; PS 16:1-2, 4, 5, 8, 11; MT 5:17-19
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People around the world turn to St. Anthony of Padua to help them find things that they have lost.
We can choose to be Christ’s brothers and sisters, His true family
Reflections on the readings for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 10, 2018): GN 3:9-15; PS 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 2 COR 4:13–5:1; MK 3:20-35
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Throughout His ministry, Jesus spoke to crowds of people anxious to hear what He had to say – people who found hope in His words of mercy.
The heart of Mary reflects the divine compassion of Almighty God
Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (June 9, 2018): 2 TM 4:1-8; PS 71:8-9,14-15,16-17,22; LK 2:41-51
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On this day we pay tribute to the Mother of God under the title of her Immaculate Heart.
Today we thank the Son of God for His loving, broken heart
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 8, 2018): HOS 11:1,3-4.8-9; IS 12:2-3,4,5-6; EPH 3:8-12,14-19; JN 19:31-37
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On this feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus we honor the whole life and unending love of Christ.
Let us treasure the opportunity to honor the Body and Blood of Christ
– and welcome Him within ourselves
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 3, 2018): EX 24:3-8; PS 116:12-13,15-16,17-18; HEB 9:11-15; MK 14:12,22-26
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On this joyful feast we venerate the precious body and blood of our Lord.
Mary hastened to bring hope to her cousin – and the world
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2018): ZEP 3:14-18 or ROM 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; LK 1:39-56
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At the feast of the Annunciation we met the Blessed Virgin Mary when God’s messenger said He was calling her to bear His Son.
Remember not to forget those who died for our country
Reflections on the readings for Memorial Day, Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time (May 28, 2018): 1 PT 1:3-9; PS 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10; MK 10:17-27
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We pause on this national holiday to recall those who gave their lives to protect the people of the United States of America.
Send life-giving hope and sustaining love through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
