St. Vincent de Paul the patron of charitable societies

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (September 27, 2022): JB 3:1-3,11-17,20-23;PS 88:2-3,4-5,6,7-8; LK 9:51-56

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

While he fulfilled his priestly obligations, it was not until he was called to hear the death-bed confession of a peasant that his life was transformed.

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On this Sunday we hear about the fundamental need for all who follow Christ to...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 25, 2022): AM 6:1,4-7; PS 146:7,8-9,9-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31

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

offer charity, mercy, and justice to all, most especially those in greatest need.

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“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. … Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message.” (Psalm 19:2,5)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthew (September 21, 2022): EPH 4:1-7,11-13; PS 19:2-3-4-5; MT 9:9-13

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

St. Matthew has long been considered the author of one of the Gospels of Jesus Christ, although...

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The liturgy for this Sunday reminds us that our relationship with God is revealed through our relationship with others...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 18, 2022): AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2,4-6,7-8; 1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13

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

As Christians, we need to respect our neighbors and seek the welfare of those in need. 

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“Moses accordingly made a bronze serpent and mounted it on a pole, and whenever anyone who had been bitten by a serpent looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.” (Numbers 21:9)

Reflections on the readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14, 2022): NM 21:4-9; PS 78:1-2.34-35,36-37,38; PHIL 2:6-11; JN 3:13-17

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

The word ‘exaltation’ comes from the Latin meaning to raise aloft. So this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross asks us to look at Christ raised above us in His final hours...

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Today Jesus shares three memorable parables that address human sin and divine mercy...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 11, 2022): EX 32:7-11,13-14; PS 51:3-4,12-13,17,19; 1 TM 1:12-17; LK 15:1-32

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

Even more that, we learn the joy of accepting God’s forgiveness and allowing Him to lead us in love.

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Today we rejoice in the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 2022): MI 5:1-4; PS 13:6; MT 1:1-16,18-23

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

Almighty God chose her of all His cherished daughters to become the mother of His Son, the Redeemer of His people.

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Jesus wanted His disciples then and now to understand the demands and dimensions of following Him day by day

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 4, 2022): WIS 9:13-18; PS 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; PHMN 9-10,12-17; LK 14:25-33

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

Our love for our parents, children, siblings, friends, even our ideas or ideals, must never take precedence over our belief in and love for Christ.

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“From every evil way I withhold my feet, that I may keep Your words. From Your ordinances I turn not away, for You have instructed me” (Psalm 119:101-102)

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist (August 29, 2022): 1 COR 2:1-5; PS 119:97,98,99,100,101,102; MK 6:17-29

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

This child had been singled out to serve God and help His people by preparing the way for the coming of Christ.

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We are called by our Savior to be humble and to extend ourselves to those who are so often rejected...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 28, 2022): SIR 3:17-18,20,28-29; PS 68:4-5,6-7,10-11; HEB 12:18-19,22-24; LK 14:1,7-14

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

This includes our sisters and brothers who are poor, handicapped, or otherwise troubled or in need.

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