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 “ We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus. “

Acts of charity and service to others, are seen as direct service to Jesus himself.

He says, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to me". 

 

Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Rose of Lima, virgin

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Ruth 2:1-3,8-11;4:13-17

Naomi had a well-to-do kinsman,

20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 22 AUGUST Friday

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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

20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 17 AUGUST

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  "I have come to bring fire upon the earth"

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,

20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 21 Thursday

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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:

19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16 Saturday

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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,

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 15 AUGUST Friday

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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,

20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 19 Tuesday

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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,

19TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 14 Thursday

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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,

20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 18 AUGUST Monday

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  "go, sell all that you possess, and give the to the poor..."


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

19th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 13 AUGUST Wednesday

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 "He is present among us.

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,