"Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last." The Lord has been gracious and generous with us. We hope and work so that others may come to know the Lord's immense generosity.

"So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart." Let us be mindful of God's infinite mercy that surpasses the limitations of the human heart.

"Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them." Jesus is with us! His love is the heart of our community.

"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Losing regard for self, we offer ourselves in sacrifice to the Body of Christ: Jesus as head of the body, and all of the members.

"But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." A most unlikely disciple, Jesus allowed Peter to recognize his true identity and handed him the authority to lead the Church.

Jesus said, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done as you wish." God's merciful love transcends human boundaries and limitations.

"The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name." Mary leads us to her Son, our Risen Savior Jesus Christ.

"Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it." The Blessed Virgin Mary heard the Word, observed the Word, carried the Word, and gave the Word to the world. During this solemnity, we celebrate her and the place that has been prepared for in the Body of Christ by God the Father.

"He cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter." In the face of all trouble, we can cry out to the Lord who hears us and saves us.

"He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied." Jesus continues to feed the Church through the Eucharist.