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Gospel Mk 12:38-44

In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,
"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes
and accept greetings in the marketplaces,
seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.
They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext
recite lengthy prayers.
They will receive a very severe condemnation."

He sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."

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May 26, 2013

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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On this Sunday following Pentecost, we have another opportunity to consider the Holy Spirit who, with the Father and the Son, is our God. The idea of three persons is one God is far beyond our human understanding. Most Christians simply accept the mystery in trust without making any effort to contemplate the concept. While we can never truly comprehend God as Holy Trinity, we can at least try to better appreciate His almighty and eternal goodness, power and love.

The Old Testament refers to the life-giving force of the Spirit – and concern for the well-being of all people. “‘Then was I beside Him as artisan; I was His delight day by day... Playing over the whole earth, having my delight with human beings’” (Proverbs 8:30-31). Just as our Father creates our being, the Holy Spirit sanctifies our soul. And the Son of God saves us from death to join Him in the unity of the Father and the Spirit in everlasting peace and joy. The truth of the Trinity is love. Let us share that love through our faith.

May 31, 2013

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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With the beautiful words of the Gospel – what we call today the Magnificat – we hear Mary humbly pray to our Eternal Father. She praises Him for cherishing her and all who venerate Him and seek His will. She notes that God singles out for His mercy those who are in greatest need – the lowly rather than the mighty of the earth. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed” (Luke 1:46-48).

As we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on this feast of the Visitation, we see how she reflects His care for others by rushing to her pregnant cousin. Because Mary goes to help Elizabeth and share their mutual joy, we see that Almighty God wants us to reach out to one another in compassion. God wants us to draw closer to His Son by imitating the goodness and kindness of His holy mother. Just as the Blessed Virgin carried the life of Christ into the world, we, too, can carry His love to others through our faith.