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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Jesus described the path to salvation as a “narrow gate,” he was not placing limits on God’s mercy but was challenging people who were convinced …

Reading I 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the Church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. …

Reading 1 Isaiah 66:18-21 Thus says the LORD: I know their works and their thoughts, and I come to gather nations of every language; they shall come and see my …

Reading 1 Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 Naomi had a prominent kinsman named Boaz, of the clan of her husband Elimelech. Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go and …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even as Christians continue the dialogue aimed at restoring their unity, they are called to work together to bring peace and reconciliation to a deeply divided …

Readings for the Memorial of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reading 1 Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 Once in the time of the judges there was a famine …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a time when many governments seem unable promote peace, justice and development for all, Christians must be prophetic, reaching out to others and daring to …

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope Reading I Judges 11:29-39a The Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah. He passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and through Mizpah-Gilead …