The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you

2ND WEEK OF LENT The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.  Today’s Gospel reading may sound startling for the way it shows the seriousness of God’s judgment and the consequences of disobeying him. But if we look...

If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets

SAINT FRANCES OF ROME, RELIGIOUS (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead. The rich man in Jesus’ parable probably wasn’t a cruel or mean person. He didn’t even try to...

Command that these two sons of mine

SAINT JOHN OF GOD, RELIGIOUS (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom. Mothers always want the best for their children, and the mother of James and John was no different. If her sons...

All their works are performed to be seen.

SAINTS PERPETUA AND FELICITY, MARTYRS (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) All their works are performed to be seen. Jesus didn’t mince words in criticizing those scribes and Pharisees who highlighted their outward displays of holiness. That’s because he knew that they weren’t living...

Quote of the Week | March 6, 2023

“Before all else, the Gospel invites us to respond to the God of love who saves us, to see God in others and to go forth from ourselves to seek the good of others.” ― Pope Francis

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