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by Ric Cross | 01-21-26 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is...

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2026
by Ric Cross | 01-20-26 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1:...

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by Ric Cross | 01-05-26 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord...

Epiphany of the Lord 2026
by Ric Cross | 01-02-26 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
The Epiphany of the Lord Reading 1: Is...

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
by Ric Cross | 12-30-25 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of...

Feast of the Holy Family 2025
by Ric Cross | 12-30-25 | Gospel Reflections, Weekly Blog
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph...
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