Because the first reading mentions St. Michael – the archangel, Fr. MD wants to take this opportunity to discuss what the Catholic Faith teaches about him.  Archangel Michael, pray for us.  Based on the readings of Daniel 12: 1-3; Hebrews 10: 11-18; Mark 13: 24 – 32.

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Today is the Solemnity of the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  Fr. MD, in this vlog, focuses on Pilate’s question to Jesus: “Are you the King of Jews?”  Enjoy!  Based on the readings of Daniel 7: 13-14; Revelation 1: 5-8; & John 18: 33-37

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The basic point of the 1st reading and the gospel is to trust in God and be financially generous.  This vlog will explain more.  Enjoy!  Based on the readings of 1 Kings 17: 10-16; Hebrews 9: 24-28; & Mark 12: 38-44.

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In the first reading, Moses tells us to fear God.  What does fear mean?  It is another word for ‘love with awe’.  Likewise, Jesus in the gospel, invites us to love God and other people.  Because it can be difficult to love others, we always need help from the Holy Spirit to assist us.  Based on the readings of Deuteronomy 6: 2-6; Hebrews 7: 23-28; & Mark  12: 28-34.

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We, in many ways, are like Bartimaeus, the blind man discussed in the gospel today.  Like him, we need Jesus to help us be able to see the many blessings around us.  May we have the same courage as this blind man to beg Jesus to help us ‘see’.  Based on the readings of Jeremiah 31: 7-9; Hebrews 5: 1-6; & Mark 10: 46-52.

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