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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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Monday, 2oth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings We have all heard this Gospel story before and perhaps find ourselves shaking our heads at the young man’s decision to walk away. Yet the Gospel challenges us to ask a much deeper question: what is my response? Notice, the question is not “what would be my response?” but rather “what is my… Continue reading
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Sunday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings In today’s readings we hear from the prophet Jeremiah, a young man who never asked for the mission he was given. Called as a teenager, Jeremiah had his own dreams of a quiet and predictable life. But God knew him better than he knew himself, and entrusted him with a mission to call… Continue reading
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Friday, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s Readings Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—her being taken body and soul into heavenly glory. This feast is not only about Mary’s unique privilege; it is a sign of hope for all who follow Christ. In her, we see the destiny God desires for His children: eternal… Continue reading
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Thursday, Memorial of St. Maximilan Kolbe
Today’s Readings The readings for today’s feast draw us into a theme that lies at the very heart of our Christian faith: love. Love is the foundation on which our faith is built, the motivation that shapes how we live, and the source of strength that enables us to persevere. Yet both readings remind us… 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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