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Jesus is our resurrection and our life
Fifth Sunday of Lent John 11:1-45 The Book of Ezekiel provides the first reading for this weekend. Even a quick reading of the history of ancient Israel shows that there […]
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The Lord sees the darkness or the light that is in our hearts
Fourth Sunday of Lent John 9:1-41 Drawing from the first word, in Latin, in the Entrance Antiphon for this weekend’s liturgy, this Sunday long has been called “Laetare Sunday”. “Laetare” […]
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The Lord is in our midst
Third Sunday Of Lent Exodus 17:3-7 The source of the first biblical reading for this Lenten weekend’s liturgies is the Book of Exodus, one of those five books of the […]
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When the Lord calls, do we respond in faith?
Second Sunday of Lent Matthew 17:1-9 The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first biblical reading. As its name implies, Genesis reveals the divine origin of life […]
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We are guilty of sin, but acquitted through Jesus
First Sunday of Lent Matthew 4:1-11 The first reading for this first weekend of Lent is from the Book of Genesis. Few passages in the Scriptures are as abundant in […]
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Our Heavenly Father will always provide for our needs
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 6:24-34 For its first reading this weekend, the church presents a rather short selection from the final part of the Book of Isaiah. By […]
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‘Pray for those who persecute you’
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:38-48 The first reading is from the Book of Leviticus, one of the five books of the Pentateuch, the Torah, the basic revelation by […]
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God gives us the power of choice
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 5:17-37 The Book of Sirach, the source of this weekend’s first reading, is part of a collection of biblical writings that in their very […]
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God redeems His people through His Son
By Msgr. Owen Campion Second Sunday In Ordinary Time John 1:29-34 The Book of Isaiah furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Relief and joy uplifted the atmosphere; hopes […]
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All nations are invited worship the long-awaited King
By Msgr. Owen Campion Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 This weekend the church celebrates the ancient Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, commemorating and reflecting upon the visit […]
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Through the Word Made Flesh, salvation is revealed
By Msgr. Owen Campion Feast of the Birth of the Lord John 1:1-18 The liturgy includes several Masses for Christmas. These readings are those assigned for Mass during the day. […]
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Jesus is God’s greatest gift
By Msgr. Owen Campion 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 In this weekend’s first reading, Moses presents to the people the revelation of God’s law. This information […]