The Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Today's narrative and prayer are adapted excerpts from "Lives of the Saints, Illustrated." Cross section of 'Saint Joseph with the Infant...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle
1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, & Matthew 16:13-19 Image of St. Peter's Altar with its baroque bronze canopy by master Italian...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Kings 11:29-32, 12-19, Psalm 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15, & Mark 7:31-37 Over two million pilgrims make their way through the mountainous...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Presentation of the Lord
Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, & Luke 2:22-40 What a joyous and significant event for Mary and Joseph, bringing their...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2022—Happy New Year! Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, & Luke 2:16-21 As we continue to celebrate the birth of...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Today is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The Feast commemorates the massacre of the infant boys, "from two years old and under," by the...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of Saint Andrew
Romans 10:9-18, Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11, & Matthew 4:18-22 As one of the original Twelve, Andrew deserves a feast day of his own. However,...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19:5, & Luke 6:12-16 Today, the Church celebrates the feast of the Apostles, Simon and Jude. As we celebrate...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
'The Birth of the Virgin' by Bartolome Esteban Murillo, circa 1660. Dear Holy Mother Mary, It is with great humility and gratitude that I...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Book of the Prophet Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6 92, 2 Peter 1:16-19, & Mark 9:2-10 The Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
2 Corinthians 5:17-17, Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, & John 20:1-2, 11-18 "I have seen the Lord!" Today the Church celebrates the memorial...
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