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She was not a great theologian or religious sister, but rather an ordinary young girl who loved Christ with extraordinary devotion.

Among these elite Americans are Catholics whose faith influenced not only their personal lives, but also the country they helped build.

Today's readings There is a strong theme of welcoming, of hospitality, in today’s Liturgy of the Word. But it’s not just a matter of saying to someone who’s new, “Hey, how are you? Welcome here!” The hospitality that we’re being called to in the readings today is a welcome of the Word of God. And that sounds much easier than it actually is, so hang on to that, because we will come back to it.

Today's readings This whole Gospel story such a beautiful profession of faith and outpouring of God’s mercy! After the centurion tells Jesus that his servant is at home sick, paralyzed and suffering, Jesus agrees to come and cure him. But the centurion, knowing his unworthiness, tells him “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” This statement of faith absolutely astounds Jesus and he says: “Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith.” And so the healing of the man’s slave takes place at once.