Day 16: Senses of Scripture

Day 16: Senses of Scripture

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Day 282: The Sunday Obligation (2026)

Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation i ...  Show more

Day 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2026)

We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we ...  Show more

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