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Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s Readings In today’s Collect for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we prayed for the grace to live in “deeper peace.” Peace is one of the great longings of the human heart. To live in peace means that fear, stress, or anxiety do not control us or weigh us down.… Continue reading
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Thursday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings In St. Paul’s greeting to the Colossians, he prays that they may be “filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.”These words remind us that Christian life is not merely about what we know, but about how… Continue reading
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Wednesday, Memorial of St. Gregory the Great
Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, we hear not only of Jesus curing the sick, but also of how those healings came about. We are told that others interceded for Simon’s mother-in-law (this was even before the calling of the Twelve). Likewise, “all who had people sick” brought them to Jesus so that He might heal… Continue reading
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Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings On Sunday, the Holy Father will canonize Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis. It is important to remember that canonization does not add any honor to them—it simply recognizes what already is: that they are in heaven, living in perfect communion with the Lord. The Church raises them up not for… Continue reading
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Monday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings St. Paul reminds us in today’s readings that the ultimate goal of the Christian life is eternal life with Christ. Our belief in this promise is what sustains us in hope, even in the face of death. Mourning the loss of a loved one is natural—it springs from love. Yet Christian mourning is… Continue reading
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Thoughts on a Sunday August 24 2025
Today’s Readings God desires that all people be saved and share eternal life with Him. Isaiah and Jesus remind us that heaven is not for a select few, but open to all who follow Christ. The challenge is moving from simply knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him. Reading Scripture, studying, or attending events are good beginnings, but discipleship… Continue reading
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Friday, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today’s Readings “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mt. 22:37-39) We… Continue reading
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Thursday, Memorial of St. Pius X
Today’s Readings Today’s Memorial of St. Pius X holds special meaning for us in the Diocese of Fall River. In 1904, we became the very first diocese he established as Pope. His papal motto, drawn from Ephesians 1:10—“To restore all things in Christ”—is especially relevant for us in 2025. Bishop da Cunha has invited us… Continue reading
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Wednesday, Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Today’s Readings Like any relationship, our journey with the Lord is personal and unique, shaped by our strengths, weaknesses, and life experiences. At times, we may feel stuck or struggle to move forward; at other times, we may experience remarkable growth. Yet the goal remains the same for all of us: eternal life with Christ.… Continue reading
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Tuesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings The first reading today offers us a powerful lesson about the challenges we face—not only in the world around us, but even within our own Catholic community. Each time the angel of the Lord speaks words of encouragement to Gideon, Gideon responds with doubts and objections. “‘The Lord is with you’… and Gideon… Continue reading
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A Roman Catholic Priest sharing reflections on the Word of God and walking with people on the journey of faith and life.
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