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Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Take time out from the business of life to reflect on God's word in order to live a more dynamic lifestyle.
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- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
First, do not allow fear to keep you from following Christ. Whatever God is asking of us, we can trust that He will give us the grace to respond. And second…
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Have you ever been picked to be on a team?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Topical Tuesday What Does Holiness Really Look Like?
We all love beautiful things. What does that mean?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
What does it really mean to love God?
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Saturday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Instead of asking, “Why did this happen to them?” Jesus wants us to ask, “What am I doing with the life God has given me?”
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
We are still on the way. Today is a good day to take the next step toward Jesus.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Be prepared for Jesus
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
The Mass What Is Really Happening Until He Comes Again
How the Mass joins heaven and earth, makes Christ's one Paschal Mystery sacramentally present, gives us a pledge of resurrection, and teaches the Church to…
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Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
In today’s Gospel, the rich man has his future all planned. His harvest has been so abundant that he needs larger barns. Then, with everything safely stored…
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The coin might have the image of Ceaser but you have the image of Christ. Give your life to him.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
It takes courage to live the Gospel
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
What am I tempted to hide from God or from myself, and what would it mean to bring that honestly into His presence today?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Today the Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Jesus, also known as Saint Teresa of Ávila, a woman who understood something very important: it is possible to be…
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Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Jesus, help me not just to look good. Help me to choose what is good. Help me to love like You.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
The Mass What Is Really Happening Go Forth The Mass Sends Us on Mission
St. Anthony's announcements before the entrance procession, the final blessing, dismissal, recessional, and the mission to carry the Eucharist into daily life.
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Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Lord, open my eyes so that I can recognize the signs of your presence that are already all around me and give me the courage to respond
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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Invitation and Conversion go together
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Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel, a woman in the crowd cries out to Jesus, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.”
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Do not leave your house empty. Fill it with the things of God.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
The Mass What Is Really Happening Become What You Receive
The Communion Rite - the Lord's Prayer, the Sign of Peace, the breaking of the bread, the Lamb of God, preparation to receive, Holy Communion, sacred silence…
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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
What has God entrusted to me, and what am I doing with it?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Saturday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time
“Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.”
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
The angels remind us that there is far more happening in creation than what we can measure with our eyes.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Jesus sends you. Go. Bring peace. Depend upon God. Receive the hospitality that is offered to you. Heal the sick. And tell people: “The Kingdom of God is at…
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THE MASS: WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING? Lift Up Your Hearts
The Eucharistic Prayer - thanksgiving, the Sanctus, the epiclesis, the consecration, the memorial, the offering, the intercessions, and the Great Amen.
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Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Who needs my attention more than I need recognition?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.”
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Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
“The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.”
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Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
“Who do you say that I am?”
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Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
“Who, then, is this about whom I hear such things?”
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Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Jesus sends you on a mission
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Topical Tuesday We bring our lives to the Altar
Episode focus: The Preparation of the Gifts, the bread and wine, the collection, the water and wine, incense, the washing of hands, and the invitation to offer…
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Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
What kind of soil is my heart today?
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Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The Twelve accompany Jesus but they are not alone.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
“Do you see this woman?”
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
Today, let us ask ourselves: Is my heart open to Jesus? Am I willing to listen when he speaks through the Gospel, through my parents and teachers, and through…
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Topical Tuesday: God Speaks, and We Respond
Today we will explore the Liturgy of the Word: the readings, the Responsorial Psalm, the Gospel, the homily, and the silence that helps the Word enter our…
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
I belong to the Lord. My time, my choices, my words, my relationships, even the wounds I carry, all of them must be placed under the lordship of Jesus Christ.
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Saturday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
What fruit is my life producing? And is there one teaching of Jesus that I have heard many times but still need to put into practice?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time
How do you come to make the decisions in your life?
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time
What does it actually mean to love an enemy?
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Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest
Today we celebrate Saint Peter Claver. He was born in Spain and became a Jesuit priest. He did not come to the United States. He served as a missionary in…
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Topical Tuesday Week 2: We Begin in the Name of God
The people have arrived. The church is filling. Someone may be greeting a friend. A family is settling children into the pew. Another person has come alone…
- Daily Reflections with Fr. John
Labor Day
On this Labor Day, we remember these three truths: through our work, we participate in God’s creation; through our work, we serve others and the common good…
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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Paul tells us what a transformed Christian life looks like in practice.
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Saturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
The Sabbath was God’s gift to his people. It was meant to provide rest, restore their relationship with God, and remind them that their lives belonged to him.
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Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Jesus says, “New wine must be poured into fresh wineskins.”
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Wednesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Jesus enters the home of Simon. Simon’s mother-in-law is very sick with a high fever. The people in the house tell Jesus about her. And what does Jesus do?…
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THE MASS: WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING? Why Do We Gather?
Before the first hymn is sung, before the priest reaches the altar, before anyone makes the Sign of the Cross, something important has already happened: God's…
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Monday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Familiarity can sometimes close our hearts to grace.