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Moses spoke to the heads of the Israelite tribes, saying: This is what the Lord has commanded: If a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath imposing an obligation on himself, he shall not break his pledge; he must carry out all that has crossed his lips. If a woman makes…

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. –Matthew 5:3 (Revised Standard Version)

You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters are continually flowing on. –Heraclitus

[1] And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they come…

<a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="javascript:avPlayer('http://websrvr40nj.audiovideoweb.com/avwebdsnjwebsrvr4453/catholiclectionary/08_07_20.mp3','Beliefnet presents today\'s lectionary reading fromthe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’,’/imgs/avplayer/player_bibleaudiofeed.jpg’,’320′,’240′);”>Hear Today’s Lectionary Reading Reading I: The Book of Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Reading II: Romans 8:26-27 Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 To read the text for today’s reading, please click here. All audio of the…

Mark 2:1-12 1 When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them. 3 Then some people came, bringing to him…

Father, I’m praying for these (name them) who are serving in ministries or are on mission for You… There are many involved in every ministry and mission–some who go and some who serve locally. There are often those behind the scenes who help with planning, financial support, and prayer, as I’m praying now. We’re all…

On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you shall observe a sacred occasion: you shall not work at your occupations. Seven days you shall observe a festival of the Lord. You shall present a burnt offering, an offering by fire of pleasing odor to the Lord: Thirteen bulls of the herd, two rams, fourteen…

Evangelism is not a professional job for a few trained men, but is instead the unrelenting responsibility of every person who belongs to the company of Jesus. –Elton Trueblood

I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. –Laura Ingalls Wilder

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