SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD (2025) Readings: Genesis 14:18-20 Psalms 110:1-4 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11-17 It was a privilege, and something very special, when Mom and Dad allowed us to help feed our baby sister, Cheryl. It was just as special when we were allowed to help feed our nieces or nephew. In… Continue reading SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD (2025)
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Corpus Christi, June 22, 2025
Corpus Christi, June 22, 2025 As we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist, we turn to the Father and ask that this food will give us faith and nourish our minds, our hearts, and our spirits. That in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy… Continue reading Corpus Christi, June 22, 2025
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (2025)
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (2025) Readings: Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalms 8:4-9 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Sister of Saint Joseph, Mary McGlone, says very simply something that is anything but simple: “The most unique aspect of Christianity is our understanding of God as triune, a community of three persons, equal and different, each of whom… Continue reading SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (2025)
Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025
Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025 We come to the Father asking that he send his Spirit to enlighten and guide each of us so that we may do his will. That Pope Leo, who echoed Jesus with his declaration, “Peace be with all of you,” will be guided by the Holy Spirit as he leads… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025
PENTECOST SUNDAY (2025)
PENTECOST SUNDAY (2025) Readings: Acts 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Without this feast of Pentecost there would be no Church, which is why Pentecost is often referred to as the ‘birthday’ of the Church. Our fifty-day celebration of Christ’s resurrection has led us to this most important day in… Continue reading PENTECOST SUNDAY (2025)
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025 We offer our petitions with hope, not with troubled or afraid hearts, confident that the Father hears our prayers. That Pope Leo, the successor of St. Peter, may “[preserve] the rich heritage of the Christian faith” while “looking to the future to confront the questions, concerns, and challenges… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025)
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025) Readings: Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27 Psalms 145:8-13 Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35 As a result of Pentecost, the early church had a compulsion to preach the gospel to the ends of the known earth. Our readings from the Acts of the Apostles show the apostles and the disciples as very… Continue reading FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025)
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025)
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025) Readings: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 Psalms 100:1-3, 5 Revelation 7:9, 14-17 John 10:27-30 Our first reading takes us about halfway into the Acts of the Apostles. After a brief introduction of Paul and Barnabas, Paul gives a teaching on the history of salvation, appealing to the Israelites to remember… Continue reading FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2025)
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025 On this day, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and Mother’s Day. We come to the Father asking that we may hear the Shepherd’s voice, offer our lives as gifts in our vocations, and that Mary will be united with all mothers… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025
Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025
Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025 God our Father, as we gather at this Eucharistic meal, we offer our petitions with hope that we will know your presence in our lives and do your will. That the Church rooted in Christ will be a teacher of fraternity, taught with words and gestures marked by… Continue reading Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025
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