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Today’s Gospel mark 6:30-34

Do we truly know the heart of our Good Shepherd?

Our unfamiliarity with shepherd culture obscures the significance of Jesus as our Good Shepherd. In Biblical times, good shepherds would risk their lives to protect their flock.

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The cross of Jesus is the Tree of Life

Saint Peter Chrysologous (400-450 AD), an early church father, explained how the "tree of the cross" spread its branches throughout the world and grew into a worldwide community of faith offering its fruit to the whole world:

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Today’s Gospel Mark 3:20-21

The crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. (Mark 3:20)

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Happy Lord’s Day!

Today’s First Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

. . . called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Today’s Gospel Mark 2:13-17

Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. (Mark 2:17)

Why is it that we can have all the symptoms of an illness and still hesitate to see a doctor?

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Times of suffering and hardship are not meaningless afflictions but are a sacred opportunity for spiritual growth.

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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6: 12
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Today’s Gospel John 3:22-30

The best man . . . rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. (John 3:29)

Picture yourself as a follower of John the Baptist. Perhaps you are drawn to his clear-eyed call to repentance.

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Good morning! All Glory to the one on High! 💕
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