Podcast – Three Great Things

Jesus exhorts his disciples to love, forgive, give, bless, pray, and stop judging and condemning one another…for the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us! Mass Readings – Thursday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#440)

Jesus speaks of blessings and woes, reminding us that in the ups and downs of life we cultivate gratitude so that we can keep ourselves grounded regarding our need for God. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#439) St. Peter Claver, pray for us!

In the midst of the messy reality that flows through our family, friendships, and relationships in the course of our lives, God is with us – weaving and guiding grace into the fabric of our lives. Mass Readings – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#636) Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

The Lord teaches us that to seek goodness and life guides us how to live our lives with vibrant faith in the midst of the many options and choices that we face each day. Mass Readings – Monday of the 23rd Week of the Year (#437)

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year. 1st Reading – Sirach 27:30-28:9 Psalm – 103:1-4,9-12 2nd Reading – Romans 14:7-9 Gospel – Matthew 18:21-35 Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year (#130)

The Lord offers profound, practical wisdom to engage in moments of conflict, daring to have hard conversations so that we can overcome division and foster healing and reconciliation. Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year (#127)

We profess with all our hearts that Jesus Christ is Lord…and we configure our lives accordingly. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#436) St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

Psalm 37 inspires us to turn to the Lord for salvation, joy, and hope! Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#435)

Jesus invites Peter and the first disciples to join him and become fishers-of-men. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#434) St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!

The crowds draw near to Jesus as he teaches, preaches, drives out demons, and cure the sick. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year (#433)