Jan 25
Reading: Acts 22:3-16 Mark 16:15-18
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I send my followers on a mission: “into the whole world” to proclaim the gospel. What are the fruits of this mission to which I have sent you?
Feast: The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle
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Jan 24
Reading: 2 Samuel 6:12-15, 17-19 Mark 3:31-35
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I name my family as those who do the will of God. In what way are you challenged by my words in today’s Gospel?
Feast: The Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Jan 22
Reading: Mark 1:14-20
Drawing Near: In today's Gospel,
I proclaim, "The kingdom of God is
at hand." When are you most aware
and in awe of the Kingdom of God in
your classroom with your learners?
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Jan 21
Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27
Mark 3:20-21
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, my passionate love of God makes my relatives uncomfortable. In this moment, bring to mind, love, and bless those who most challenge you in living your faith each day.
Feast: The Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin and martyr
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Jan 20
Reading: 1 Samuel 24:3-21 Mark 3:13-19
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I summon those whom I send to “preach and to have authority to drive out demons.” Be still. What is the summons you hear from me today?
Feast: St. Fabian, pope and martyr; St. Sebastian, martyr
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Jan 19
Reading: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Mark 3:7-12
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, “a large number of people” reach out to me for healing and solace. See yourself in that number and have compassion for yourself in your weakness and neediness.
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Jan 18
Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Mark 3:1-6
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, my compassion and love take precedence over all other laws. Today and always, let love be the bedrock of your choices.
Reading: St. Fabian, pope and martyr; St. Sebastian, martyr
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