The theme of the readings is that Christ’s victory is final, complete, and will last forever. In the Rite of Communion we celebrate this...

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The theme of the readings is bearing prophetic witness to truth in action. We “present our bodies” for this mission at the Presentation...

The theme of the readings is the difference between what we can know as human beings by intellect and what we can know as disciples by...

The readings show a difference between the identity people perceive in us and the identity we proclaim in the Introductory Rites of the...

FEAST OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING Our Citizenship is in Heaven Inventory What precisely do we celebrate on the feast of “Christ the...

The Responsorial (Psalm 9) calls us to remember God’s “wondrous deeds”: “I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord.” 1 Maccabees 6:1-13:...

The Responsorial Psalm (1 Chronicles 29:13) leads us in praise: “We praise your glorious name, O mighty God.” In 1 Maccabees 4:36-59 the...

In 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 we see the difference between authorities and leaders. Both are necessary. Either can be good or bad. But they...

The Responsorial (Psalm 17) expresses the attitude of those who “await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ”:...

The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 3) gives support to fidelity: “The Lord upholds me.” In 2Maccabees 6:18-31 ninety-year old Eleazar chose a...

The Responsorial (Psalm 119) asks: “Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.” 1Maccabees 1:10-64 presents us with the classic...

Fidelity Through Focus Inventory What does “time” mean to us? What value does it have? What limitations? Input The Entrance Antiphon...

The Responsorial (Psalm 105) invites us: “Remember the marvels the Lord has done.” Wisdom 18:14 to 19:9 “remembers the marvels” God did...

Wisdom 13:1-9 is an incredibly precise text philosophically, and an inspiringly beautiful one poetically. It speaks of how people, even...

Jesus is sometimes called “Wisdom incarnate.” Wisdom 7:22 to 8:1 paints a picture of how beautiful Wisdom is, appearing in him. If we...

Wisdom 6:1-11 warns us that it is extremely dangerous for anyone to have power and prestige. Those in power are subject to “a rigorous...

The Responsorial (Psalm 34) is a cry of confidence and hope: “I will bless the Lord at all times.” Wisdom is the gift of “seeing...

Read Wisdom 1:1-7 as if these words are being spoken to you after you have received Our Lord in Communion and are conscious of his...

The Stewardship of Hope Inventory Do you believe that after death your body will rise to life again? Do you take this for granted, or do...