Have you ever felt a tug to do something out of the ordinary? Maybe say something to someone you've never met before or call up an old friend to check in even though it's been years? This tug can make us feel uncomfortable, as we aren't sure why we have this feeling we need to act, but we feel almost disobedient if we don't follow through. Often times, this is the Holy Spirit. He puts things on our hearts in order for us to be Christ to others. Through Baptism and Confirmation, we have the Holy Spirit living in us. Next time you feel prompted to reach out to another, be bold in love and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the courage to follow through.
Up Next in Year B
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and B...
Knowing what is about to come, Jesus shares a meal with his disciples. Sharing a meal with family or friends is an intimate and joyous occasion. Gathering around the table and sharing food together are often some of people's favorite memories they reflect on. Jesus wants to have this closeness wi...
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10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
Today's Gospel demands our conversion. Conversion is a two-step process. It requires a change of heart and then a turning around of sorts. It is both an interior and exterior change, moving one closer to God. It could be likened to re-aligning yourself to follow your north-facing compass—it first...
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time—June 17,...
The more we come to know God through study and prayer, the more we realize how truly his thoughts are not our thoughts, and our ways are not his ways (Isaiah 55). What we assume God would do is so often challenged by how the events of our life actually unfold. Today's readings draw us into this m...
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