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.
- 3 min
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.
- 3 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
Friday of the First Week of Lent
Ezekiel 18:21-28, Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, & Matthew 5:20-26 In today's Gospel of Saint Matthew, Jesus speaks to His disciples about...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Thursday of the First Week of Lent
Esther 12, 14-16, 23-25, Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 7-8,& Matthew 7:7-12 In today's Gospel, our Lord continues to lead the disciples by teaching...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
Memorial Feast: Saint Frances of Rome (1384-+1440)—Patroness of Benedictine Oblates, & Patron Saint of Drivers and Widows Jonah 3:1-10,...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
Memorial Feast: Saint John of God (1495-+1550)—Religious, Patron Saint of Booksellers, Hospitals, Nurses, the Mentally ill, and the...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Monday of the First Week of Lent
Memorial Feast: Saints Perpetua and Felicity—Martyrs, Patron Saints of Mothers and Expectant Mothers Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Psalm...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Memorial Feast: Saint Casimir (1458-+1484) Patron Saint of Lithuania Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 18-19, & Matthew 9:14-15 In...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Memorial Feast: Saint Katharine Drexel (1858-+1955)—Religious, Patron Saint of Philanthropy and Racial Justice Deuteronomy 30:15-20,...
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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
- 1 min
Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
1 Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1, 203ab, 3cd-4, & Mark 10:28-31 In today's Gospel passage, Peter responds to Jesus' statement to the young man...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 2 min
Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
"For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God, all things are possible." 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, and 10c, & Mark...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
James 5:13-20, Psalm 141:1-2, 3-8, & Mark 10:13-16 Friends, today's Gospel is one of my very favorites. The reason is quite simple—It is...
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Deacon Anthony Cincotta
- 1 min
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
James 5:9-12, Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12, & Mark 10:1-12 Today, the Pharisees again work on cornering Jesus. They approach Him and...
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