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First Reading - Jeremiah 20:7-9 Second Reading - Romans 12:1-2 Gospel - Matthew 16:21-27
There are moments when following God is easy because everything seems to make sense. We feel encouraged, prayer comes naturally, and we can see where the journey…
First Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel - Mark 6:17-29 (proper to the memoria)
We often measure people according to the standards of the world. We look at education, position, wealth, influence, success, and popularity, and we assume that these …
First Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:17-25Gospel - Matthew 25:1-13
There are some things in life that cannot be borrowed at the last moment. We can borrow many things from others-money, advice, clothes, even a helping hand-but there are certain things tha…
First Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel - Matthew 24:42-51
We often prepare carefully for things we know are coming. When we have an important journey, an examination, a celebration, or a special visitor, we make preparations. But there are also m…
First Reading - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10,16-18Gospel - Matthew 23:27-32
We live in a world where appearances can easily become more important than reality. We can carefully manage how others see us while hiding what is happening within. But sooner or l…
First Reading - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3,14-17 Gospel - Matthew 23:23-26 There is a danger in religious life that is easy to overlook: we can become so concerned with what is visible that we forget what is happening within. We can know the rules, perfor…
Continue ReadingFirst Reading - Apocalypse 21:9-14 Gospel - John 1:45-51
We often form our opinions about people and situations before we really know them. A name, a place, a past experience, or someone else's opinion can create a judgment in our minds. Sometime…
First Reading - Isaiah 22:19-23 Second Reading - Romans 11:33-36 Gospel - Matthew 16:13-20
There are moments in life when we are asked to take responsibility for something greater than ourselves. A position, a ministry, a family responsibility, or a …
First Reading - Ezekiel 43:1-7 Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12
There are places that are beautiful because of what they contain. A church may be beautiful because of its architecture, its altar, or its decorations, but its deepest beauty comes from the pres…
First Reading - Ezekiel 37:1-14Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40
Sometimes a person can be physically alive but inwardly exhausted. We can continue with our daily responsibilities, speak to people, work, pray, and smile, while something inside us has become …
First Reading - Ezekiel 36:23-28 Gospel - Matthew 22:1-14
We all receive invitations in life. Some invitations we eagerly accept, while others we ignore because we are too busy, distracted, or simply not interested. In today’s readings, God gives us …
First Reading - Ezekiel 34:1-11Gospel - Matthew 20:1-16 We often measure life by comparison. We look at what others have received, what they have achieved, how much they are appreciated, and whether we have received what we think we deserve. Even in …
Continue ReadingFirst Reading - Ezekiel 28:1-10 Gospel - Matthew 19:23-30
There is nothing wrong with having possessions, being successful, or enjoying the good things that God has given us. The real danger begins when we start believing that these things can give u…