Jul 31
Reading: Jeremiah 28:1-1 Matthew 14:13-21
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I feed over
5,000 people. In my name, join with others in
some way today to provide a bounty for those
in need.
Feast: St. Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop;
St. Peter Julian Eymard, priest
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Reading: Luke 12:13-21
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I say "...one's life does not consist of possessions." Where does your life reflect the spiritual discipline of simplicity?
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Reading: Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 Matthew 14:1-12
Drawing Near: Today’s Gospel offers the account
of the execution of John the Baptist. Draw on John’s
prophetic witness for courage when your faith
is challenged.
Feast: The Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest
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Jul 29
Reading: Jeremiah 26:1-9 Matthew 13:54-58
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the people who know me and my family take offense at my wisdom and mighty deeds. How is your faith influenced by the account of this incident?
Feast: St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Jul 28
Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6 John 11:19-27
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I proclaim to
Martha, the sister of Mary and Lazarus, that I am
the resurrection and the life, that whoever lives and
believes in me will never die. I ask you the same
question I ask Martha: “Do you believe this?”
Feast: The Memorial of St. Martha
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Jul 27
Reading: Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21 Matthew 13:44-46
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I tell the parables of the treasure buried in a field and the parable of the pearl of great price to explain the Kingdom of Heaven. Which of these parables speaks most clearly to you? Why?
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Jul 26
Reading: Jeremiah 14:17-22 Matthew 13:36-43
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I explain the parable of the wheat and the weeds. How does this explanation disturb you?
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Jul 25
Reading: Jeremiah 13:1-11 Matthew 13:31-35
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I tell the
parable of the mustard seed and the parable
of yeast to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven.
How do these parables help you better understand
the Kingdom of Heaven?
Feast: The Memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne,
parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Jul 24
Reading: Luke 11:1-13
Drawing Near: "...to the one who knocks, the
door will be opened." Are your prayers of petition
accompanied with prayers of gratitude, praise,
and repentance?
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Jul 23
Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-11 Matthew 13:24-30
Drawing Near: What is the most poignant
understanding you realize from the parable
of the wheat and the weeds in today’s Gospel?
Feast: St. Sharbel Makhluf, priest
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