Archive for Category: "Faith"

Daily Scriptures — Sunday, May 13 – Sunday, May 27

Daily Scriptures — Sunday, May 13 – Sunday, May 27

Sunday, May 13
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
1 John 4:7-10
John 15:9-17

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Friendship with Jesus requires love and respect for his commands

Friendship with Jesus requires love and respect for his commands

The Lord tells us this Sunday that he is love, and that we are to remain in his love.

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Advice to married couples: Don’t tie the knot! Weave a rope

Advice to married couples: Don’t tie the knot! Weave a rope

The Book of Ecclesiastes is part of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, and it contains a sensible, somewhat obscure, short passage on companionship and cooperation between fellow workers.

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Think big when honoring Mary in May

Think big when honoring Mary in May

God wants us to honor Mary on earth as she is honored in heaven, not merely in our private devotions, but also by creating public gatherings in her honor.

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Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April 29 – Sunday, May 13

Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April 29 – Sunday, May 13

Sunday, April 29
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12
1 John 3:1-2
John 10:11-18

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A good shepherd, like a grain of wheat, will give up life for others

A good shepherd, like a grain of wheat, will give up life for others

I once heard the Paschal Mystery described succinctly as “dying equals rising.”

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Prepare for Holy Communion as you would for a fine dinner

Prepare for Holy Communion as you would for a fine dinner

A personal audience with the Lord of all deserves our full attention and thoughtful preparation. The Eucharist far surpasses a fine dinner at an exceptional restaurant with a dear friend, celebrity or superstar.

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Keeping emphasis on Jesus will keep faith alive, educators told

Keeping emphasis on Jesus will keep faith alive, educators told

A workshop titled “Will there be faith?” answered its own question with a resounding “yes” — with the caveat that Catholic school teachers and catechists emphasize the life and ministry of Jesus and also follow his teaching style.

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Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April 15 – Sunday, April 29

Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April 15 – Sunday, April 29

Sunday, April 15
Divine Mercy Sunday
Acts 4:32-35
1 John 5:1-6
John 20:19-31

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Put yourself in Gospel scene to fully hear John’s message of faith

Put yourself in Gospel scene to fully hear John’s message of faith

When I was a teenager, I attended a workshop on prayer.

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5 reasons we need to celebrate Mass on Sunday — every week

5 reasons we need to celebrate Mass on Sunday — every week

Sunday Mass is the focal point of every weekend.

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Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April – Sunday, April 15

Daily Scriptures — Sunday, April – Sunday, April 15

Sunday, April 1
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Mark 11:1-10
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11
Mark 14:1 — 15:47

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Eavesdrop on conversation between Jesus and a disciple on Palm Sunday

Eavesdrop on conversation between Jesus and a disciple on Palm Sunday

Imagine you are the beloved disciple walking next to Jesus as he rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

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Daily Scriptures — March 18 – April 1

Daily Scriptures — March 18 – April 1

Sunday, March 18
Fourth Sunday in Lent
2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23
Ephesians 2:4-10
John 3:14-21

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Five tips for making a better confession

Five tips for making a better confession

“Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” These are the words for the signing of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

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