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Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary TimeMt 9:1-8After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town.And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher.When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic,"Courage, child, your sins are forgiven."

Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and MartyrJn 17:20-26Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said:“Holy Father, I pray not only for these,but also for those who will believe in me through their word,so that they may all be one,as you, Father, are in me and I in you,that they also may be in us,that the world may believe that you sent me."

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeMT 7:6, 12-14Jesus said to his disciples:“Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you."

Join us in this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, Mary Frances Coady, as they discuss "Caryll Houselander: A Biography".https://maryknoll.link/b1a3e8This biography tells the life of the elusive twentieth-century English writer, Caryll Houselander, who saved no personal letters and left only her books, which included a short autobiography, a few classics of Catholic spirituality including The Reed of God and The Flowering Tree, and various unpublished personal scratchings. She never had robust health, and mentally had the tendency to live in her own world. Her one aim in life, discovered from adolescence onward, was to see the suffering Christ in humanity.Order your copy today: https://maryknoll.link/b1a3e8

Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary TimeMt 5:27-32"If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.It is better for you to lose one of your membersthan to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.It is better for you to lose one of your membersthan to have your whole body go into Gehenna."

Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of JesusJn 19:31-37But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.An eyewitness has testified, and his testimony is true; he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also may come to believe.

In this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, Alessandra Harris, as they discuss "In the Shadow of Freedom".https://maryknoll.link/058731Essayist, analyst, commentator, religion writer, and novelist, Alessandra Harris uncovers the historical roots and contemporary impacts of anti-Black racism in America directly leading to unjust legislation, police violence, and mass incarceration. In the Shadow of Freedom provides readers with an ethic and religious framework for implementing solutions and advocating for reform."A thought-provoking work that expresses the challenge of being a Black Catholic in America." ~ Ansel Augustine, DMin, Assistant Director of African American Affairs, USCCB, and author Leveling the Praying Field Alessandra Harris holds a degree in comparative religious and Middle Eastern studies from San Jose State University. A co-founder of and former contributor to Black Catholic Messenger, her work has also appeared in America, Critical Theology Journal, The Catholic Worker, National Catholic Reporter, and US Catholic.In the Shadow of Freedom is available at 25% off through 31 May 2024 https://maryknoll.link/058731

Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary TimeMk 12:13-17“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesarand to God what belongs to God.”They were utterly amazed at him.

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryLk 1:39-56And Mary said: “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:            the Almighty has done great things for me,            and holy is his Name."

Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary TimeMk 10:46-52The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.”Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”Immediately he received his sightand followed him on the way."

On today's episode of Among the People, Fr. Joe and Luna sit down with Fr. Jim Najmowski, M.M. He worked for a number of years in South Korea and North East China and is currently working on the causes for sainthood for our Maryknoll Founders, Fr. Price Fredrick Price and Bishop James A. Walsh. In today’s discussion, Fr. Jim will share some of his insights on the life, spirituality and mission vision of Fr. Price.

Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary TimeMk 10:32-45Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee,came to Jesus and said to him,"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you."He replied, "What do you wish me to do for you?"They answered him,"Grant that in your glorywe may sit one at your right and the other at your left."

 In this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, Bernard Tickerhoof, discuss "The One Body of Christ in a Quantum Age".Writing from a font of experience as a Franciscan friar and spiritual teacher, Father Bernie Tickerhoof invites readers to enrich their spiritual journey as they learn from the physical sciences. The One Body of Christ in a Quantum Age explores the many resonances between quantum theory, consciousness studies, and relational and holistic spirituality through spiritual practices like prayer, relationship-building, service, and creativity.“Deeply inspiring. . . . I came away . . . with a deepened faith in Jesus and my connection, through him, with my brothers and sisters in his mystical body, and a renewed awe for the mysteries of quantum physics.” —R. Dean Astumian, OFS, professor, physics and astronomy, University of MaineThe One Body of Christ in a Quantum is available at 25% off through 31 May 2024  https://maryknoll.link/9f6dc4

Thursday of the Seventh Week of EasterJn 17:20-26"Righteous Father, the world also does not know you,but I know you, and they know that you sent me.I made known to them your name and I will make it known,that the love with which you loved memay be in them and I in them."

An interview with Maryknoll Missioner, Brother Marty SheaThere's no question that today's episode of Among the People is going to leave you in awe as we sit down with Maryknoll Brother, Marty Shea.He's a missionary from Chicopee Falls, who's worked with the indigenous poor of Guatemala for over 50 years. His missionary journey since 1985 has taken him through the massacres in the jungles of El Peten to exile in Mexico to return with the people to their homeland in 1998.In today's episode, Brother Marty talk’s about his life with the people in Guatemala and in the Mexican refugee camps, and his unique reflections on the refugee crisis that we face in America, Guatemala, Mexico and realities of those refugees.