I give you a model to follow
By Nicole McAlee, M.S. Nicole McAlee is an SMM & O'Hara Alum and a Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She is a Program Manager at...
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Nicky Verna, M.A.
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At the Feet of Christ
by Nicky Verna, M.Th. Recently, a friend was with me during Adoration, and she said, "I have to spend more time gazing at the Cross. I...
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Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.A.
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If Christ is all I possess, then I possess enough
Some things in this world are not meant for everyone—yet, the material world conveys the opposite. In a world where we are made to...
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Nicky Verna, M.A.
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The Garden of the Soul
by Nicky Verna, M.A Looking out upon my yard fills me with many emotions—wonder, gratitude, and awe for God's creations. However, there...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
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 Joseph Boyle, M.A.
- 2 min
Jealousy is Not a Fruit of Faithfulness
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21, & Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 In today's Gospel, we hear the Parable of the...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
Memorial Feast: Saint Patrick (c.385-+461)—Bishop, Patron Saint of Ireland Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6, Luke 16:19-31 Today's...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Calling of Matthew
Saturday after Ash Wednesday Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, & Luke 5:27-32 'The Calling of Matthew' by Jacob van Oost, circa...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18, Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, & Matthew 6:1-6, Today, Catholics worldwide are observing the...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
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 Joseph Boyle, M.A.
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Love and Suffering
Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time James 2:1-9, Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, & Mark 8:27-33 “Who do you say that I am?” Peter...
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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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Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5, Psalm 96, and Luke 10:1-9 Today the Church celebrates the memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus. The first...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
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The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle
Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22, Psalm 117, & Mark 16:15-18 The 'Conversion of St. Paul on the Road to Damascus' by Hans Spreckaert, circa...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
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 John
1 Saint John 1:1-4, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, & John 20:1a, 2-8 Two days after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John 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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