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Liturgical Calendar

Saint of the Day:

Saint John of the Cross (c.1541-1591)

Readings:

  • Reading 1: Isaiah 35:1-6A, 10
  • •Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.
  • •Reading 2: James 5:7-10
  • •Alleluia: Isaiah 61:1 (Cited In Lk 4:18)
  • •Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Reflection:

Today we need to be saved from the materialistic values of the world. We are bombarded with “things”—things we want for ourselves, things we want to buy for others. How …

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Okay, Gang, Listen Up!

Students look up and read several passages that highlight Jesus’ instructions to his disciples. This worksheet then challenges students to …

Life Issues B Activity: Meeting Jesus: A Guided Meditation

A guided meditation that uses the imagination to spend time with Jesus and understand how he wants us to live.

Mathematical Equations for Matthew

  Explain to the students that this activity is designed to familiarize them with the Gospel of Matthew. Mention that it asks them to solve and create some mathematical equations based on the Gospel. Write the following examples on the …