feasting on the word
"If you meditate on the Scriptures it will appear to you in its brilliant splendor." ―St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (A) Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 | Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 | 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 | Matthew 25:31-46  The readings on this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, gives us the true image of a leader, guides us towards the promise of resurrection, and encourages us to live a life of humble service to others.
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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 | Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 | Matthew 25:14-30  The Lord has entrusted lots of things to us: financial stability, expert skills, spiritual gifts, intelligence funds, and even confidential funds. He expects us not just to conserve these things but to grow them. This is at the heart of Jesus’ message for all of us this week.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Wisdom 6:12-16 | Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Matthew 25:1-13  On this Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, may we seek from God the gift of wisdom to acknowledge His greatness, Christian hope to eagerly await the arrival of our Lord, and the steadfastness to uphold both faith and deeds.
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 | Psalm 131:1, 2, 3 | 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 | Matthew 23:1-12  The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time encourages us to uphold our commitments to God, persist in doing good despite facing criticism, and model ourselves after Jesus as a humble and servant-like teacher.
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Wisdom 3:1-9 | Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 | Romans 6:3-9 | John 6:37-40  Today we celebrate All Souls Day. When we commemorate those we have known and loved who have died, we are reminded that we too are going to die. For many of us that is not a pleasant thought. Today the Church provides us with three wonderful readings from scripture that can be very reassuring as we confront death.
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