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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 In his poem, “On Pleasure,” in his book, The Prophet, Khalil Gibran writes:    And now you ask in your heart,...

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 Over the past few weeks, the attention of the world was focused on Afghanistan: the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces, the Taliban takeover, and...

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 What is today’s celebration about? The Catechism of the Catholic Church states it very succinctly:...

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51 Today our scripture readings are all about “keeping it real.” We’re invited to eat real food, embrace real discipleship,...