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Zechariah and Elizabeth

Today we keep the memorial of Saints Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of Saint John the Baptist. Though not officially on the universal Roman Calendar, their memory is cherished in Catholic tradition, drawing from the Gospel of Luke (chapters 1–2), where their faith, patience, and openness to God’s plan are recounted. Zechariah, a priest of […]

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Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time

We belong together as members of the same body of Christ, each with one’s gifts and talents, with one’s own contribution to make for the well-being of the whole and for the service of others, in the solidarity of one common destiny in Christ. We are like guests at the same table, where there is

Saint Charles Borromeo

Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of St Charles Borromeo, a shepherd wholly dedicated to the renewal of Christ’s Church. As Archbishop of Milan and a leading figure of the Counter-Reformation, he guided his flock with deep pastoral care, courageous reform, and steadfast charity, especially toward the poor and the sick. We gather in thanksgiving

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Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time

In the first reading, Paul says that God has never revoked his choice of Israel. Everyone and all are called to be saved by God’s mercy. That Israel did not accept Christ led to salvation being offered to the gentiles. As there were divisions also in Philippi, Paul asked his Christians to work toward unity,

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All the Faithful Departed

Greeting (See Rom 8:38-39) Neither death nor life, nothing that exists, nothing still to come nor any created thing can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. May this Risen Lord be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant Today’s celebration

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Solemnity of All Saints

Greeting (Rom 1:7) To all of you who are God’s beloved And called to be saints, Grace and peace from God our Father And from the Lord Jesus Christ. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant Today, on the Feast of all Saints, we celebrate in a way our own feast: namely, what

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Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

We are the new Israel, the people of God’s promise, the new chosen people. God has given us many privileges. Is the anguish that Paul expresses with regard to Israel not to be felt by the Church too, with regard to many Christians, and by many Christians with regard to a Church sluggish to seek

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Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

 Absolute trust in God should be a basic characteristic of every Christian. Remember that Jesus died for us and God did not stop him, for he loves us very much. In the difficulties and trials of life, we should not lose our serenity, for God is with us and he cares.  Apparently, sympathetic Pharisees warn

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Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

Our destiny in life is to be images of Christ, people who resemble him more and more. If we are open to the Spirit, he will help us to become more and more like Christ and he will pray in us. For disciples of Christ, it is not enough to know about the Lord or

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Saints Simon and Jude

Little is know about these apostles. The nickname “Zealot” probably indicates the Simon had been among the anti-Roman activists before he became an apostle. Jude, brother of James and also called Thaddeus, asked Jesus after the Last Supper how Jesus could show himself to the world as Messiah without using force. Jesus answered him that

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