In the second reading at Mass this weekend, St. Peter encourages his readers (Christians facing persecution and martyrdom) to “always be ready to
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The readings for this Sunday remind us that the end of time will one day come. Jesus speaks in the Gospel about wars, disasters, and a world that
Father in heaven,may the faith you have given usin your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,and the flame of charity enkindledin our hearts by the
“As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior…” (Part of an ancient prayer inserted into the Lord’s Prayer right before
“Today a light will shine upon us, for theLord is born for us; and he will be calledWonderous God, Prince of peace, Fatherof future ages: and
In our second reading at Mass this weekend, St. Paul brags about and celebrates his suffering, and encourages us to celebrate our suffering! Why in
As Catholics, we have stepped into the new Liturgical Year A with readings from the Gospel of Luke. This weekend, Jesus has foretold of his second
August 8th’s Intention: Hope and Healing Suggested Prayer: A Prayer for Healing and Hope Almighty God, we give you thanks, for You are the
“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can take them out of my
“Always be ready to give an explanationto anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,but do it with gentleness and reverence,keeping your
This weekend of Easter in our Gospel from Luke we read the jewel mine, a summary story, an encapsulation of the adventure of the Christian life,
Here is a poem written by an Irish Poet, Kathleen O’Meara in 1869 – after a plague devastated Ireland in the late 1860’s SOMETHING
You are a beloved child of God…. And we are, “not because of any righteous deeds we have done but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5) As this
All of us experience times of darkness. These dark times are usually the result of the hardships life gives us: the death of a loved one; serious
“Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” In these troubled times, it is not difficult to encounter someone who is weary. But do we always see them? The weary