Jesus minces no words as he expresses how his disciples will place God as the greatest priority of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year (#487)
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St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!
Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Paul teaches in his Letter to the Philippians how Christ empties himself for the salvation of the world, inspiring us to follow the Lord’s example and live accordingly.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 31st Week of the Year (#486)
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St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We pray for all the faithful departed. Catholic Inspiration
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen!
Mass Readings – All Souls (#668)
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May they rest in peace.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16
- Resplendent and unfading is wisdom for those who seek her in anticipation and vigil.
- Filled with the perfection of prudence, wisdom keeps us free from care.
Psalm – 63:2-8
- “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
- We pine and thirst for God, whose kindness fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18
- Our belief that Jesus died and rose offers us hope that all who have died in Christ will rise with him.
- The Lord, with a word of command, will reveal his majesty and power through the resurrection of Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
- Jesus offers a parable about ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – who are waiting with oil lamps for the coming of the bridegroom.
- Those that are ready are welcomed to the feast; those who are unprepared will be shut out.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (#154)
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All Saints: We learn from the saints how to shine with the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
They come in all shapes, sizes, styles and skills…yet the saints (for all their unique differences and human limitations) have one thing in common: they were close to Jesus, the source of their light and eternal life.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches about humility. Catholic Inspiration
Teaching about humility, Jesus offers a parable that has many modern day applications.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year (#484)
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Daily Mass: We serve the Lord in a variety of wonderful ways. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals on the sabbath and reduces the Pharisees to silence.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 30th Week of the Year (#483)
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Daily Mass: The Lord sets his sights on Jerusalem. Catholic Inspiration
Responding to the crowd, Jesus laments and admonishes the city of Jerusalem, where he travels to fulfill his saving work on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year (#482)
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Daily Mass: Christ calls us by name. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus chooses the Twelve apostles from among his disciples, calling them by name for service and mission.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude (#666)
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St. Simon & St. Jude, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus offers two parables about the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses two parables to illustrate qualities about the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year (#480)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship
- Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ
- Daily Mass: We pray for all the faithful departed
- Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
- All Saints: We learn from the saints how to shine with the light of Christ
- Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about humility
- Daily Mass: We serve the Lord in a variety of wonderful ways
- Daily Mass: Jesus sets his sights on Jerusalem
- Daily Mass: Christ calls us by name
- Daily Mass: Jesus offers two parables about the Kingdom of God
