Jesus uses a teachable moment to reveal that true greatness comes from a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 26th Week of the Year (#455)
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Daily Mass: A humble heart leads to greatness. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7
- The prophet uses the example of a vineyard for the house of Israel, citing the planning, work, and preparation that are necessary to make it happen.
- When the vineyard does not produce fruitful grapes, it becomes a ruin that is overgrown with thorns and briars.
Psalm – 80:9,12-16,19-20
- “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.”
- The Psalmist calls upon God for help to save and strengthen the “vine” of Israel.
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:6-9
- Have no anxiety, but rather make all prayers and petitions to God with thanksgiving.
- Keep doing all things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, gracious, excellent, and praiseworthy!
Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43
- Jesus offers a parable of a vineyard where the tenants reject the servants and even the landowner’s son.
- The Lord then applies this parable to the chief priests and the elders, showing how they have rejected the kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#139)
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26th Sunday of the Year: We confront our messes when we put our faith into action. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable that teaches how we can confront the messy and broken parts of our lives when we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#136)
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Daily Mass: With God’s help we face our fears. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to his frightened disciples about his impending suffering, inspiring us to embrace our faith and confront our fears.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Sunday of the Year (#454)
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks about the Passion of the Cross. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to the disciples, asking them about comments from the crowd and revealing his Passion on the Cross for the first time.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year (#453)
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Daily Mass: Herod is curious about Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Herod hears about Jesus and wonders who he is.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year (#452)
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends the Twelve on their way. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out the Twelve with power and authority, teaching them to rely on him alone for what they need along the way.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#451)
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Daily Mass: We are invited into the family of Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
Responding to someone in the crowd, Jesus reveals that when we hear and act on the Word of God we become part of the Lord’s family.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#450)
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Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus meets Matthew at his customs post and offers him a simple invitation that changes his life forever.
Mass Readings – St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
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Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28
- When a person turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, it leads to death.
- When a person turns away from wickedness and does what is right and just, it leads to life.
Psalm – 25:4-9
- “Remember your mercies, O Lord.”
- God makes known to us the path of life, showing sinners the way and leading the humble to justice.
2nd Reading – Philippians 2:1-11
- We are urged to have the same attitude as Christ, who emptied himself and offered his life.
- Because of his sacrifice, every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32
- Jesus offers a parable about a man who has two sons who say and do different things when asked.
- The Lord then points out that it is our actions (especially repentance) that reveal our relationship to God and one another.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#136)
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- Daily Mass: Jesus speaks about the Passion of the Cross
- Daily Mass: Herod is curious about Jesus
- Daily Mass: The Lord sends the Twelve on their way
- Daily Mass: We are invited into the family of Jesus
- Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew
- Study, Pray, Serve: 26th Sunday of the Year
