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The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
At the Visitation, Elizabeth calls Mary “mother of my Lord.”
As in all the mysteries of Mary’s life,
She is Mother of God, because she is closely associated as the New Eve with Jesus’ redemptive work,
because of her preeminent perfection, and because of her intercessory power.
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1st Reading:
Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 140-10, 22
There was a famine
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“ Holy communion is the shortest and the safest way to heaven. “
The Eucharist, represents the body and blood of Jesus Christ,
and receiving it unites the believer with Christ.
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Judges 11:29-39a*
(...) Jephthah made a vow to the Lord:
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'I desire mercy and not sacrifice. “
God values heartfelt compassion, forgiveness,
and a genuine desire to help others over the performance of religious rituals without a corresponding change of heart.
Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Roch
St. Stephen of Hungary
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Joshua 24:14-29
So fear the Lord,
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St. Bernard, abbot and doctor
“Jesus, what made you So small? Lovel “
I have leaned on the wisdom of men; O Lord, forgive me;
instead of Your light and Your mercy.
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Judges 9:6-15
Then all the lords of Shechem and
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Today we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady,
because her participation in God's saving plan has decisively changed humanity forever.
The salvation of the human race, in all places and at all times, is found only in Jesus,
the Offspring of Mary. She is Mother of God.
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Revelation
Then, the Sanctuary of God,
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“ Faith is a beam, radiating from the face of God.
" St. John Eudes”
St. Ezequiel Moreno, bishop
St. John Eudes, priest
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Judges 6:11-24a*
The angel of the Lord (...) said to him,
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St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyr
“ If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so, for one reason: holy communion. ”
Because we, mere humans, can receive Jesus in the Eucharist. We get to hold Him,
taste His love, and be one with Him in a way that even they cannot.
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Joshua 3:7-10a, 11,13-17
Ps 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia!
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Gospel: Matthew 18:21-19:1
Then Peter asked him,
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The young man, despite having kept the commandments, is unable to part with his possessions and follow Jesus's instruction,
illustrating the difficulty of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth.
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Judges 2:11-19
The Israelites treated the Lord badly
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Christ declares that he is present among us.
Many Christians believe Christ is present in the Church,
his body, and specifically in the sacraments, such as the Eucharist.
Christ's presence is also recognized when believers gather in his name,
study his word, and serve others.
St. Pontian, pope, and
St. Hippolytus, priest, martyrs
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Deuteronomy 34:1-12
From the barren plain of Moab,
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Jesus uses the image of fire to describe the transformative and sometimes disruptive impact of his message.
It signifies the Holy Spirit's purifying and renewing power, but also the division and conflict that can arise
when people are challenged to choose between worldly values and the teachings of Christ.
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Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10
Then the officials told the king,
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” Hold your eyes on God and leave the
doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.”
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When moses finished telling all Israel these words,
