Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I teach
the Beatitudes. Like the saints, live a
Beatitude-full life.
Feast: The Solemnity of All Saints
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Oct 31
Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Nov. 1
Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I teach
the Beatitudes. Like the saints, live a
Beatitude-full life.
Feast: The Solemnity of All Saints
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Oct 30
Daily Scripture Reflection: Sunday, Oct. 31
Reading: Luke 19:1-10Drawing Near: “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” How does your heart respond to the thought of Jesus coming today to stay at your house?
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Oct 29
Daily Scripture Reflection: Saturday, Oct. 30
Reading: Philippians 1:18-26 Luke 14:1, 7-11Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I call you to genuine humility. Be careful in your response to my call—lest you find that you are proud of how humble you are.
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Oct 28
Daily Scripture Reflection: Friday, Oct. 29
Reading: Philippians 1:1-11 Luke 14:1-6Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I heal a
man on the Sabbath. What helps you remain
grounded in faith when choosing to love
creates conflict?
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Oct 27
Daily Scripture Reflection: Thursday, Oct. 28
Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22 Luke 6:12-16Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I choose the Twelve—those who will evangelize in my name. How does the faith of the Apostles inspire you to share the Good News of salvation?
Feast: The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
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Oct 26
Daily Scripture Reflection: Wednesday, Oct. 27
Reading: Ephesians 6:1-9 Luke 13:22-30Drawing Near: You must “strive to enter
through the narrow gate,” as I say in today’s
Gospel. “For many, I tell you, will attempt to
enter but will not be strong enough.” Let my
grace be your strength always.
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Oct 25
Daily Scripture Reflection: Tuesday, Oct. 26
Reading: Ephesians 5:21-33 Luke 13:18-21Drawing Near: I use parables to help you
understand the Kingdom of God. What do
you understand about the Kingdom of God
through the parables in today’s Gospel—
the parable of the mustard seed and the
parable of the yeast mixed in the wheat flour?
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Oct 24
Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Oct. 25
Reading: Ephesians 4:32—5:8 Luke 13:10-17 Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the law of
love prevails; I heal on the Sabbath. How do
you embrace the law of love on the Sabbath?
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Oct 23
Daily Scripture Reflection: Sunday, Oct. 24
Reading: Luke 18:9-14
Drawing Near: “Two people went up to the
temple area to pray.” In today's Gospel, I address
the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
How is your prayer like that of the Pharisee? Like
that of the tax collector?
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Oct 22
Daily Scripture Reflection: Saturday, Oct. 23
Reading: Ephesians 4:7-16 Luke 13:1-9Drawing Near: In the parable of the fig tree in today’s Gospel, I want you to realize hope, for your Heavenly Father is merciful. Repent.
Feast: St. John of Capistrano, priest
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