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This Sunday’s gospel: Luke 2:22-40 | Lukes narrative continues
This Sunday’s gospel: Luke 2:22-40 | Lukes narrative continues with stories that emphasize Jesus connection to Judaism. His family is devout in its ...

“You can hear the joy of the biblical writers at this coming [of
“You can hear the joy of the biblical writers at this coming [of the Lord]. It runs like a happy refrain through the readings of the day, from the f...

This Sunday’s gospel: Mark 1:1-8 | The Gospel of Mark does not
This Sunday’s gospel: Mark 1:1-8 | The Gospel of Mark does not begin with a story of Jesus birth but with the voice of one crying out in the wildern...

This Sunday’s gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 | In the beatitudes, Jesus
This Sunday’s gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 | In the beatitudes, Jesus provides a unique description of those who are blessed with Gods favor. His teaching...

This Sunday’s gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 | After John the Baptist
This Sunday’s gospel: Matthew 14:13-21 | After John the Baptist is murdered, Jesus desires a time of solitude. Still, his compassion for others will...

Eternal God, we give thanks for all those who have shown the
Eternal God, we give thanks for all those who have shown the greatest love by laying down their lives for others. We especially thank you for those in...