Mark 10:46-52 As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizeable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging.… Read more “Take Courage. Rise Up. Jesus Is Calling You.”
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Pope Francis Canonizes 14 New Saints
The Martyrs of Damascus Yesterday, October 20, Pope Francis canonized fourteen new saints. Among those canonized were three founders of religious orders and the eleven Martyrs of… Read more “Pope Francis Canonizes 14 New Saints”
The Jesus With No Wounds
First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11 The LORD was pleased to crush him in infirmity. If he gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall see his… Read more “The Jesus With No Wounds”
Prayer for 9/11
This was the prayer offered by Pope Benedict XVI on April 20, 2008 during his visit to Ground Zero in New York City: O God of love,… Read more “Prayer for 9/11”
Jesus Is the Bread of Life
John 6:41-51 The Jews murmured about Jesus because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven,” and they said, “Is this not Jesus, the… Read more “Jesus Is the Bread of Life”
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:1-15 Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went… Read more “Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 3:20-35 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relations heard of this they… Read more “10th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Pentecost
John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus… Read more “Pentecost”
The Ascension of the Lord
Mark 16:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;… Read more “The Ascension of the Lord”
Sixth Sunday of Easter
John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you… Read more “Sixth Sunday of Easter”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 