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Mary’s Many Titles
In the Catholic Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in high esteem, as she was chosen to be the Mother of God, the one who bore the Messiah. Her role is seen as an essential part of Salvation...
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Gospel Reflection: Matthew 18:15-20
In this Gospel, Jesus challenges his disciples: “If your brother or sister sins against you, you should go and talk with them about the situation.” Now ask yourself: What is your typical reaction when...
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September 2026 Overview
September falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope,...
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Gospel Reflection Matthew 16: 13-20
Explore the profound significance of names in the Gospel of Matthew, and reflect on how Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Christ deepens our faith. For much of human history, names have held critical...
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Saint Tarcisius
Tarcisius was a twelve-year-old acolyte during one of the fierce Roman persecutions of the third century, probably during that of Valerian. Each day, from a secret meeting place in the catacombs where...
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Reflection Matthew: 14:22-33
One of the most famous stories of the New Testament is the one about Jesus walking on the water. If there is any gospel story we never tire of hearing, this is it. The lake is rough. Though several of...
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August Overview
The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the...
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St. Pantaleon
Pantaleon was the personal physician to the Roman Emperor Maximian. His only Christian influence growing up had been his mother, Saint Eubula, but after she passed away, Pantaleon stopped giving much...
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Reflection of the Gospel: Matthew 13:24 – 43
As a Catholic, I approach the parable of the weeds among the wheat in Matthew 13:24-30 with reverence and a desire for spiritual understanding. This parable, shared by Jesus, contains profound lessons...
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Blessed Stanley Rother
The Shepherd Who Didn't Run Stanley Francis Rother was born March 27, 1935, in Okarche, Oklahoma. The oldest of the children born to Franz and Gertrude Rother, he grew up on a farm and attended Holy...
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JULY 2026 OVERVIEW
The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the...
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Reflection of Matthew 10:37-42
"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy...
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St. Germaine Cousin
Sickly and deformed and abused by her stepmother, she could be called the “Cinderella saint." Her name was Germaine Cousin, a child of 16th-century France. Born with a right arm that was deformed and...
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Blessed Maria Karlowska
Feast Day: June 6 Birth: 1865 Death: 1935 Beatified: Pope John Paul II Maria Karlowska (1865-1935) was a Polish nun, founder of the Sisters of the Divine Shepherd. Maria was the 11th child in a pious...
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Reflection John 20:19-23
Today, let’s linger for a moment in the quiet afterglow of Pentecost. Imagine yourself in that upper room: doors bolted, hearts pounding, shame and fear swirling after the chaos of the cross. The...
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Reflection of the Gospel John 14:15–21
Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom...
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May 2026 Overview
The Easter season is represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The season ends on Pentecost, May 24. The remainder of...
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Feast of St. Mark
April 25 is the feast of St. Mark, one of the companions of the apostles and the author of one of the gospels. Who was he, and what do the Bible and the Church Fathers record about him? Here are 8...
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Reflection of the Gospel Luke 24:13–35
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe that you are present here and now as I turn to you in prayer. I trust and have confidence in your desire to give me every grace I need to receive today. Thank you...
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Blessed Margaret of Castello
Margaret of Castello was an embarrassment to her noble parents, and a light to everyone else. Blessed Margaret of Castello (1287-1320) should never have been born. At least, that’s what her noble...
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