SPIRITUAL CALENDAR 18th April
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031026.cfm Reconciliation: Inconceivable but Necessary God, in His wisdom, gave us a precious gift: our conscience. This gift will never betray us but will always reveal the truth about who we are as we stand before God. Often, it is only after losing something or someone that we realize our troubles are often caused by
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120525.cfm JESUS CURED TWO BLIND MEN – MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN A true story: I couldn’t find my vaccination card when I came home from the hospital after my ankle replacement surgery. I needed that card to fly. I looked through the hospital folders and the overnight bag at least five times. I was worried. I
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073125.cfm The Negative Becomes a Positive I know someone who visited the doctor because of chest pains and feeling very tired. It turned out that the main artery in the upper part of his heart was blocked. Although this was initially upsetting, the good news is that it was caught in time to prevent a
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012025.cfm A New Car, Sweet. A New House Is Awesome How About A New Approach? Anyone who buys a new car notices the “new car smell.” The only problem is that the smell only lasts a short time. Even the new feeling wears off after a while. Religion can get ho-hum as well. Jesus sensed
Monday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time January 20, 2025 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122324.cfm The Doorway to God’s Reign. Awe is the response of a humble servant ready to do the bidding of the Lord. Here is Zechariah, still unable to speak after encountering the Presence of the Lord in the sanctuary. Fear overwhelmed him, unlike the awe that filled Mother Mary. When God intervenes in our lives,
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122224.cfm Say Yes to God and Keep saying Yes. In Mary’s meeting with her cousin Elizabeth, we see how our words can stir the grace of God working in the one we greet. Like Mary, disciples are bearers of God’s word, and He is the one who fills another with the Holy Spirit. They didn’t
4th Sunday in Advent Cycle C December 22, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120924.cfm May it be done to me according to your word Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Coming so close to Christmas, it is easy to assume we are talking about Jesus’ conception, especially since our Gospel reading is the story of the Annunciation. However, today’s feast is
Solemnity of the Immaculate of Conception December 8 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120624.cfm JESUS CURED TWO BLIND MEN – MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN A true Story: I couldn’t find my vaccination card when I came home after my ankle replacement surgery. I received both shots and a booster. I looked through the hospital folders and overnight bag five times at least. I was worried. I prayed to St.
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103124.cfm Worn out but ready to go. Vacations are great and so much needed. Some last several weeks, others just a few days. Imagine having a vision that will bring peace to the hearts of all people. However, everywhere you turn, though, there is opposition. Some people listen day in and day out, and others
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