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Being the Hands and Feet of Christ
As I tuck back away my Christmas decorations until later this year, there is a sense of sadness at...
Her Life and Words Inspire
On January 4th, the Church celebrates the feast of the first American-born citizen saint — St....
A Daily Essential Witness
Within the Christmas season, the Sunday following Christmas is dedicated to the Feast of the Holy...
An Encounter
When the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then,...
Unending Love
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the...
Six Ways to Intensify Our Joy
From the early Church, the faithful have been reminded of how important it is to keep our hearts...
An Important Recipe
During this Advent, my children and I dedicate time each day to reflectively read Scripture to...
A Season of Waiting
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T. H. A. N. K. F. U. L.
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday November 23rd
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Mal 3:19-20a Reading 2: 2 Thes 3:7-12 Gospel: Lk 21:5-19 The Book of Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament and Jewish tradition considers Malachi to be the last of the prophets. “Malachi” is a pseudonym for the...
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 26th, 2025
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 Reading 2: 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 Gospel: Lk 20:27-38 There is a shorter form of the gospel that may be proclaimed this week, but I have eliminated it above to save some...
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 26th, 2025
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 Reading 2: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 Our first reading this Sunday is from the Book of Sirach, also known as the Book of Ecclesiasticus....
Monica’s Praise Report 10-22-25
God is so good. He is constant. He is all-loving, all-knowing, all-merciful! He is God; His justice is perfect. His will is perfect. His ways are perfect. His timing is perfect. His discipline is perfect. I am not consistent. I am not all-loving; I am not all-knowing....
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 26th, 2025
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Ex 17:8-13 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Reading 2: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2 Gospel: Lk 18:1-8 The name “Amalek” could refer to an individual; the leader of the people who attacked Israel in our first reading today....
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 12th, 2025
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2: 2 Tm 2:8-13 Gospel: Lk 17:11-19 Interestingly, the golden thread of this week’s readings is pointed out most clearly in the Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord...
Monica’s Praise Report 10-7-25
Praise be Jesus Christ! His is the Name above all Names, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. To Him be the glory! He is almighty, all - powerful, all - knowing. His Kingdom has no end. Thank You, God, for all thy benefits! Thank You for Your holy saints, Your...
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 5th, 2025
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 Gospel: Lk 17:5-10 Habakkuk was a prophet of the southern kingdom of Judah long after the northern Kingdom of Israel was destroyed...
Monica’s Praise Report 9-30-25
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His most Holy and Sacred Heart! God, You are good! You are all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving. You know when we sit and when we stand. You read our hearts, write Your laws onto them, and continually mold them to make them like...
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 28th, 2025
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Reading 2: 1 Tm 6:11-16 Gospel: Lk 16:19-31 As was the case last week, our first reading comes from the Book of the Prophet Amos. And if we are dealing with Amos, we...