Christ the Lord Here we have Jesus’ first sermon. He reads a passage from the Old Testament that refers to the Messiah, to the descendent of David whom God promised...
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Gospel According to Luke: Chapter 4
Show Up – Step Up – Speak Up
...name. Jairus had authority, power and influence; the woman was an outcast, ritually unclean, and poor. Jairus had a dying 12-year-old daughter; the woman had been seriously ill for 12...
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The Surprising Catholic Connections to Groundhog’s Day
...February 2, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. While this tradition doesn't appear to have any connection to the Catholic Church, the origins of this day are...
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Mass Structure and Meaning: Liturgy of the Word
...reading is from the Old Testament and the second reading is from one of the New Testament letters. During the Easter season, the first reading is taken from the Acts...
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