by Faith Central & Steve Welsh
“… In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension August 15, the solemnity of
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“While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to Him, ‘Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.’ He replied, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.’”
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On Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, the Catholic Church marks the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics are required to participate in Mass (or Eastern Rite Catholic Divine Liturgy) on Tuesday, or on Monday evening at a Vigil Mass. The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary honors the Blessed Mother,
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Catholic TV Mass Readings and Homily for the Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, from EWTN in Alabama. [Click here for Mass Readings] [featured image is file photo from different location]
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“… Father Kolbe’s death was not a sudden, last-minute act of heroism. His whole life had been a preparation. His holiness was a limitless, passionate desire to convert the whole world to God. And his beloved Immaculata was his inspiration. …”
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“The Gospel today is about faith and about focus. It teaches that although storms and struggles inevitably arise, we have a choice as to whether we focus on them or on Jesus. The message is clear: “Keep your eyes on the prize. Hold on!” Let’s look at this Gospel in three stages: Perceived Distance, Produced Distress, and Point of Decision.
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“… He went up on the mountain by Himself to Pray. When it was evening He was there alone. … the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. … Jesus spoke to them,
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“… He went up on the mountain by Himself to Pray. When it was evening He was there alone. … the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. … Jesus spoke to them,
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“… He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to Heaven, He said the Blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the Disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over– twelve
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“Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And He was Transfigured before them; His Face shone like the sun and His clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with Him. … a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud
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