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Searching for Answers by Asking Questions - Blessed Is She

Searching for Answers by Asking Questions

First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The wicked say: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, reproaches us for transgressions...
September 20, 2015
What's Your "Spiritual Personality"? - Blessed Is She

What's Your "Spiritual Personality"?

First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Beloved: I charge you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who gave testimony under Pontius Pilate for the noble...
September 19, 2015
Shame-Free Zone - Blessed Is She

Shame-Free Zone

First Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Beloved: Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Until...
September 17, 2015
The People-Pleasing Problem - Blessed Is She

The People-Pleasing Problem

First Reading: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Beloved: I am writing you, although I hope to visit you soon. But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in...
September 16, 2015
Behold, Your Mother - Blessed Is She

Behold, Your Mother

First Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Beloved, this saying is trustworthy: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once,...
September 15, 2015
When the Snakes Come to Bite You - Blessed Is She

When the Snakes Come to Bite You

First Reading: Numbers 21:4B-9 With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in...
September 14, 2015
Nothing Will Be Impossible - Blessed Is She

Nothing Will Be Impossible

The Most Holy Name of Mary (Optional Memorial) First Reading: Sirach 24:17-21 Like a vine I caused loveliness to bud, and my blossoms became glorious and abundant fruit. Come to...
September 12, 2015
They Are Capable of Redemption, Too - Blessed Is She

They Are Capable of Redemption, Too

First Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in...
September 11, 2015
But I Don't Want To - Blessed Is She

But I Don't Want To

First Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one...
September 10, 2015
The Struggle is Real - Blessed Is She

The Struggle is Real

First Reading: Colossians 3:1-11 Brothers and sisters: If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what...
September 09, 2015
Joseph, Our Foster Father Too - Blessed Is She

Joseph, Our Foster Father Too

First Reading: Micah 5:1-4A The LORD says: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, From you shall come forth for me one who is to be...
September 08, 2015
Open to God's Mercy - Blessed Is She

Open to God's Mercy

Aren't today's readings such a confirmation of what we've been hearing from Pope Francis lately? I love thinking about the connection between welcoming all, showing no partiality to rich or...
September 06, 2015