Author: St. Mary's Catholic Church

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Aug

Mass Readings for August 16, 2023

Deuteronomy 34:1-12Psalms 66:1-3,5,8,16-17Matthew 18:15-20 Deuteronomy 34:1-12(1) Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. Yahweh showed him all the land of Gilead, to Dan, (2) and all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, and all the land of Judah, to

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Aug

Read: A Felicitous Surprise from God by Richard Budd

Read: A Felicitous Surprise from God by Richard Budd August 16, 2023 Diocese of Lansing There can be few bonnier babies in this world than little Felicity Jane Budd. Felicity, pictured above, is the fifth child of Maureen and Richard Budd who is also the Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of

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Aug

Mass Readings for August 15, 2023

Revelation 11:19,12:1-6,10Psalms 45:10-12,161 Corinthians 15:20-27Luke 1:39-56 Revelation 11:19,12:1-6,10(19) God’s temple that is in heaven was opened, and the ark of the Lord’s covenant was seen in his temple. Lightnings, sounds, thunders, an earthquake, and great hail followed. (1) A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under

14
Aug

Mass Readings for August 14, 2023

1 John 3:13-18Psalms 116:10-13,16-17John 15:12-17 1 John 3:13-18(13) Don’t be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. (14) We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn’t love his brother remains in death. (15) Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know

13
Aug

Mass Readings for August 13, 2023

1 Kings 19:9,11-13Psalms 85:8-13Romans 9:1-5Matthew 14:22-33 1 Kings 19:9,11-13(9) He came to a cave there, and camped there; and behold, Yahweh’s word came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (11) He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.” Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great

12
Aug

Mass Readings for August 12, 2023

Deuteronomy 6:4-13Psalms 18:1-3,46,50Matthew 17:14-20 Deuteronomy 6:4-13(4) Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one. (5) You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. (6) These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; (7) and you shall teach them diligently

11
Aug

Watch: On the Road to Emmaus w/ Bishop Boyea | Week 9

Watch: On the Road to Emmaus w/ Bishop Boyea | Week 9 August 11, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Friday, August 11, 2023 Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi Dear Sisters and brothers in Christ, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” So says Jesus as recorded in Saint

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Aug

Mass Readings for August 11, 2023

Hosea 2:16,17,21-222 Corinthians 4:6-10,16-18Psalms 45:11-12,14-16John 15:4-10 Hosea 2:16,17,21-22(16) It will be in that day,” says Yahweh, “that you will call me ‘my husband,’ and no longer call me ‘my master.’ (17) For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and they will no longer be mentioned by name. (21)

10
Aug

Read: Pursuing holiness during summer by Richard Budd

Read: Pursuing holiness during summer by Richard Budd August 10, 2023 Diocese of Lansing Read: Summer is a time of vacation but that change of pace shouldn’t change our focus on pursuing personal holiness. So writes Richard Budd, the Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Lansing, in the latest edition of FAITH Magazine.

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Aug

Mass Readings for August 10, 2023

2 Corinthians 9:6-10Psalms 112:1-2,5-9John 12:24-26 2 Corinthians 9:6-10(6) Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. (8) And God is able