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Satan is real, and while the war with him is already won by Christ, we battle with him yet, and he uses three schemes: Denial, deception/distortion, and distraction. Our response: the Holy Spirit!

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/061018.cfm

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As we celebrate the Feast to the Body and Blood of Christ, do we recognize sacrifice of Christ and the new Covenant He establishes?

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060318.cfm

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Mary visits Elizabeth, and she recognizes Jesus in Mary's womb. Do we see Jesus? Do we bring Him to others? This is the last School Mass homily for this school year.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/053118.cfm

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We are called to relationship with the Holy Trinity, and commissioned to lead others to relationship too.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052718.cfm

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As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, do we realize our need for the Holy Spirit? Do we seek to breathe?

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052018-mass-during-day.cfm

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Jesus ascends to heaven, not to be passive, but to actively lead and equip us.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051318-ascension.cfm

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Christ calls us friends, no longer slaves. How are we living that friendship?

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050618.cfm

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Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. He prunes us to grow and produce more fruit, but we must remain in Him.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042918.cfm

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Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are the sheep of His flock. He loves us, and leads us to God the Father who calls us children.

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042218.cfm

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Jesus Christ is risen, and we are His witnesses… Even at this Mass, we are witnesses. We are called to be full, active, and conscious participants in the Mass and live the Mass in the World. Are we active Witnesses?

Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041518.cfm

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