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May 1st, Second Sunday of Easter
Verse of the week
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.
Questions for reflection:
- Are there priests or church leaders in your community that challenge your faith in our Catholic church?
- How can you begin praying for these people and your own heart to better our Catholic faith community today?
Sunday Mass Readings
- First Reading: Acts 2, 42-47
- Second Reading:1 Peter 1:4-9
- Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31
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April 24th, Easter Sunday: Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord
Verse of the week
He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Questions for reflection:
- What actions can you take to establish closer ties to fellow believers?
- What additional actions can you take so your life witnesses to your belief in the Resurrection?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Acts 10: 34a, 37-43
- Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
- Gospel Reading: Luke 24,13-35
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April 17th, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Verse of the week
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Questions for reflection:
- What will you be doing to reflect on the Lord’s passion during Holy Week?
- What will you be doing to prepare for and celebrate the Lord’s resurrection next Easter Sunday?
This Week’s Readings
- Procession with Palms: Mt 21:1-11
- First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
- Second Reading: Phillipeans 2:6-11
- Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:11-54
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April 10th, Fifth Sunday of Lent
Verse of the week
“Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out.
Questions for reflection:
- Where do you stand today in your spiritual walk with the Lord?
- What has happened or needs to happen so that like the Jews you will believe in the Lord with more vigor?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 12-14
- Second Reading: Romans 8: 8-11
- Gospel Reading: John 11: 1-45
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April 3rd, Fourth Sunday of Lent
Verse of the week
Man sees appearance but the Lord looks into the heart
Questions for reflection:
- What is our typical response when we see signs of spiritual darkness in others? Impatience? Anger? Prayer?
- How can we pray to cure ourselves and others from spiritual blindness?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: 1 Samuel 1b, 6-7, 10-13a
- Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
- Gospel Reading: John 9:1-41
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March 27th, Third Sunday of Lent
Verse of the week
Sir, give me this water, so that may not be thirsty.
Questions for reflection:
- How have your reacted when the Lord made clear to you sin He wanted out of your life?
- How did you respond to that challenge?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7
- Second Reading: Romans :1-2,5-8
- Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42
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March 20th, Second Sunday of Lent
Verse of the week
Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with strength that comes from God.
Questions for reflection:
- How have you felt when God has called upon you for something very specific?
- Meditate on the transfiguration story and reflect upon it as if you had been there as a fourth apostle.
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
- Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1: 8b-10
- Gospel Reading: Matthew 17: 1-9
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March 13th, First Sunday of Lent
Verse of the week
Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Questions for reflection:
- What common temptations do you face?
- What actions can you take during Lent to help you eliminate the sins associated with those temptations?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
- Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
- Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
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March 6th, Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Verse of the week
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven
Questions for reflection:
- What are the common at home sins that really annoy or hurt your loved ones?
- What actions are you willing to take during Lent to change those behaviors?
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Deuteronomy 11: 18, 26-28, 32
- Second Reading: Romans 3: 21-25, 28
- Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:21-27
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February 27th, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Verse of the week
I will never forget you.
Questions for reflection:
- What in your life worries you most? Your kids? Your finances? Your health?
- What does the Lord reveal to you when you reflect on your worry and the scripture verse “I will never forget you?”
This Week’s Readings
- First Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15
- Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
- Gospel Reading: Matthew 6: 24-34
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