The Feast of the Holy Family celebration reminds us that every moment in our lives can be a holy moment; even those that may seem insignificant.

We will hear how 700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah prophesied to King Ahaz that a virgin would bear a son and name him Emmanuel {“God is with us”}.

At Mass today we'll hear in the Gospel reading about how, when it comes to proving who he is, Jesus always lets his actions do the talking.

At Mass, we'll hear about how John the Baptist held up a mirror to the chosen people. He urged them to look at what they saw there.

Today we will hear about how Jesus taught his disciples that no one knows when the Son of Man will return, so you must always be prepared.

Our king wears a crown of thorns, not a crown of gold. His glory is not in riches but in suffering. His law is written in his own blood, shed for the love of us. Do we understand the gift that it is, to be subject to such a king?

Jesus’ words today are filled with fire and brimstone, vivid with images of pain, suffering, confusion — and, ultimately, peace. Do we believe what he promises? Do we have the endurance to stay with him until the end?

You are the temple of God,” Paul tells us. But in today's Gospel reading, we see how easily even temple areas become corrupted. Jesus, purge the greed and selfishness from our hearts. Make them fit dwellings for your Holy Spirit.

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Today we heard how Jesus taught the crowds that anyone who believes in him will have eternal life and be raised from the dead on the last day. How do others know you believe in Jesus?

Remember, we are saved not by our own merit, but by the mercy of God.

With the parable of the persistent widow, Jesus teaches the disciples about the importance of praying often to God. When do you find yourself praying?

Today we hear in the Gospel how Jesus praises the cleansed leper who returned to thank him personally. Is there someone in your life that you should be thanking?

On this Respect Life Sunday, may the gift of human life be a sign of hope in the world.

Today we honor the incredible men both past and present who said “yes” to God’s call to the priesthood. Being a priest isn’t just a job — it’s a lifelong gift of service, compassion, and love.

During National Migration Week (Sept. 22-28), we reflect on this powerful Gospel question and how Christ calls us to welcome the stranger and walk with the vulnerable.

In the Gospel reading, Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that his death on the cross would lead believers to eternal life and save the world.

This weekend, we give thanks for the grandparents in our lives as we celebrate Grandparents Day!

“When you hold a banquet, invite the poor,” Jesus instructs. “Blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” Each of us has our own banquet to offer, our own gifts to share. Who will we invite?

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate,” Jesus tells us. “Many will attempt…but will not be strong enough.” So let us never be so foolish that we rely on our own strength. Narrow does not mean unpassable — not if we ask for help.