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Today’s readings St. Basil the Great was born in Caesarea in Cappadocia in the year 330. He was known for his learning and virtue, and his fight against the Arian heresy. He also wrote many wonderful works, the most revered … Continued
Today’s readings It’s certainly appropriate that we celebrate the Holy Family today, just a few days after Christmas. This feast helps to underscore that Jesus came to live among us in a very ordinary way: by taking flesh and becoming … Continued
Today’s readings “He saw and believed.” The “other” disciple, often called the “beloved” disciple or the disciple “whom Jesus loved,” is St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, the one we celebrate today. St. John had a very special relationship with … Continued
Today’s readings | Today’s saint [more] The general rule of thumb is that the saints are always supposed to point us to God. The stories of the saints aren’t always real factual, and we cannot rely on them for actual … Continued
Today’s readings St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who was called “Mother Cabrini” during her life, was a humble woman of great faith and fortitude, who stayed with her mission. She was refused entrance to the religious order that had educated her. … Continued
Today’s readings “The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.” St. Martin of Tours is a fitting saint to intercede for veterans today. He himself was a soldier and served his country faithfully. After a time, he asked for … Continued
Happy All Saints Day & All Souls Day!
Today’s readings Today, we celebrate two apostles who, as often is the case, are relatively unknown except that they were followers of Jesus. Jude is called Judas in Luke and in the Acts of the Apostles. Matthew and Mark call … Continued
Today’s readings | Today’s saint [Mass for the junior high school children.] Of all birds, sparrows are probably the most insignificant. They are small in size and dull in color. They undertake no great flights. They live in bushes rather … Continued
Today’s readings: Exodus 23:20-23; Psalm 91; Matthew 18:1-5, Matthew 18:10 “For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways.” These are incredibly comforting words that the Psalmist sings to us today. God never allows anything to overshadow … Continued
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