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First Reading - Apocalypse 4:1-11Gospel - Luke 19:11-28
Have you ever wondered what God expects from us during the time he has given us on this earth? Sometimes we think that being faithful means simply avoiding mistakes, keeping ourselves out of tro…
First Reading - Apocalypse 3:1-6,14-22 Gospel - Luke 19:1-10
Sometimes the greatest danger in our spiritual life is not that we openly reject God, but that we gradually become comfortable with a faith that no longer changes us. We continue our routin…
First Reading - Apocalypse 1:1-4,2:1-5Gospel - Luke 18:35-43
Have you ever noticed that we can look at something every day and still fail to see its true importance? We may see the people around us without noticing their struggles. We may know the pr…
First Reading - Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6Gospel - Matthew 25:14-30
We often compare ourselves with others. We look at their abilities, achievements, and opportunities, and sometimes we feel that we have less …
First Reading - 3 John 5-8 Gospel - Luke 18:1-8
Have you ever prayed for something for a long time without seeing any change? Perhaps you have prayed for the healing of someone you love, the resolution of a family problem, peace in a difficult situat…
First Reading - 2 John 4-9 Gospel - Luke 17:26-37
We spend much of our lives preparing for the future. We work, make plans, care for our families, and try to build a secure life. These are good and necessary things. But sometimes, in the midst of our…
First Reading - Philemon 7-20 Gospel - Luke 17:20-25
We often imagine that great changes must happen in dramatic ways. We expect important events to be accompanied by visible signs, extraordinary achievements, or powerful displays. Sometimes we think…
First Reading - Titus 3:1-7Gospel - Luke 17:11-19
Have you ever done something good for someone and noticed that, although many people received help, only a few came back to say thank you? How did you feel? We all know that gratitude is more than goo…
First Reading - Titus 2:1-8,11-14 Gospel - Luke 17:7-10
We all like to be appreciated for what we do. When we work hard, we hope someone will notice our efforts. When we help others, we appreciate hearing a word of thanks. There is nothing wrong with…
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica First Reading - Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 Gospel - John 2:13-22
We all know how important water is for life. Where there is water, dry land can become fertile, trees can bear fruit, and living creatures can flourish. Wi…
First Reading - Wisdom 6:12-16 Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel - Matthew 25:1-13
We often prepare carefully for the important events of our lives. When we have an examination, we study in advance. When we have a journey, we make the n…
First Reading - Philippians 4:10-19 Gospel - Luke 16:9-15
We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more: more money, more possessions, more success, and more recognition. We are often tempted to measure our happiness by what we own or comp…
First Reading - Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gospel - Luke 16:1-8
Have you ever noticed how much effort we put into preparing for our future? We study to build a career, work to provide for our families, save money for difficult times, and make plans for imp…