Saints and Feast Days – Abundant By Faith

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When God’s Promise Takes Root in Ordinary Faithfulness

John Scigliano
September 8, 2026

God often fulfills His greatest promises through quiet lives of trust and faithfulness. On the Feast of Mary’s Nativity, the readings invite us to rejoice in God’s patient work, trust…

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Leaving the Shore: Trusting Christ in the Deeper Waters

John Scigliano
September 3, 2026

When our efforts feel empty and our strength is spent, Jesus may be inviting us to trust Him more deeply. Today’s readings call us away from worldly confidence and toward…

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Faithful Courage When Speaking the Truth Comes at a Cost

John Scigliano
August 29, 2026

God often works through what the world considers weak or insignificant. As we remember the witness of Saint John the Baptist, today’s readings invite us to place our confidence in…

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With Mary, Rejoice in Christ’s Promise of Eternal Life

John Scigliano
August 15, 2026

Mary’s joyful praise points beyond herself to God's faithfulness. On the Solemnity of the Assumption, the readings invite us to trust Christ’s victory over death, rejoice in God’s mercy, and…

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Generous Hearts Become a Living Harvest of Grace and Service

John Scigliano
August 10, 2026

God multiplies what we place in His hands. Through generous giving, steady trust, and humble service, these readings invite us to become like seed surrendered to the soil—willing to follow…

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Small Faith, Great God: Trust Jesus With the Impossible

John Scigliano
August 8, 2026

When the answers we seek seem delayed and the mountains before us appear impossible to move, God asks us to remain faithful. Jesus reminds us that even small faith becomes…

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Listen to Jesus and Carry His Light into the World

John Scigliano
August 6, 2026

At the Transfiguration, the disciples received a glimpse of Jesus’ divine glory and heard the Father tell them to listen to His beloved Son. Jesus invites us to recognize His…

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When Life’s Storms Rise, Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus Today

John Scigliano
August 4, 2026

Fear grows when we focus on the wind instead of Jesus. Today’s Gospel reminds us that Christ comes near in every storm, calls us to trust, and reaches out when…

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Courage to Speak God’s Truth When Faithfulness Has a Cost

John Scigliano
August 1, 2026

Jeremiah and John the Baptist remained faithful when proclaiming God’s truth placed their lives in danger. Their courage challenges us to examine whether fear, social pressure, or personal comfort keeps…

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When Familiarity Keeps Us from Recognizing God at Work

John Scigliano
July 31, 2026

God often speaks through familiar people, ordinary circumstances, and uncomfortable truths. Today’s readings challenge us to listen with humility, move beyond assumptions, and remain open to the surprising ways Christ…