When asked “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds with a parable about mercy, kindness, and service.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year (#461)
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St. Faustina Kowalska & Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, pray for us!
Daily Mass: The Good Samaritan reveals who is our neighbor. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 25:6-10a
- On the mountain of the Lord there will be a feast with rich food and choice wines.
- There will be no sorrow, only joy, for the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain.
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
- Psalm 23 is always popular, but note the table that God sets before us!
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:12-14,19-20
- Whether in abundance or need, all things are possible with Christ who strengthens us.
- We call upon the Lord, trusting that God will supply all our needs.
Gospel – Matthew 22:1-14
- Jesus offers a parable where the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a wedding feast.
- Many are invited, but not all accept the invitation or come prepared.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#142)
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27th Sunday of the Year: The stone rejected…becomes the cornerstone. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus addresses the chief priests and elders, quoting Psalm 118 and revealing how God brings forth great goodness out of rejection and suffering.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#139)
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Daily Mass: The triumph of Christ over evil. Catholic Inspiration
The seventy-two disciples return to Jesus, rejoicing at how they cast out demons with the power of his name.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (#460)
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Daily Mass: Angel of God, my guardian dear! Catholic Inspiration
We call upon our guardian angels for help in the midst of our own spiritual warfare.
Mass Readings – Holy Guardian Angels (#459/650)
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Guardian Angels, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends out seventy-two disciples. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples in pairs to towns he intends to visit, and his instruction to them applies to our lives today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year (#458)
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St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The cost of discipleship. Catholic Inspiration
In conversation with others, Jesus reveals the cost and priority of discipleship. When he looks at us and says, “Follow me,” how will we respond?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 26th Week of the Year (#457)
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St. Jerome, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: In the sight of the angels, we sing your praises, O Lord! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 138 reminds us of the presence of the angels to help us glorify God by our words and actions.
Mass Readings – Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (#647)
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Daily Mass: A humble heart leads to greatness. Catholic Inspiration
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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St. Wenceslaus and St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, pray for us!
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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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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Good Samaritan reveals who is our neighbor
- Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
- 27th Sunday of the Year: The stone rejected...has become the cornerstone
- Daily Mass: The triumph of Christ over evil
- Daily Mass: Angel of God, my guardian dear!
- Daily Mass: Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples
- Daily Mass: The cost of discipleship
- Daily Mass: In the sight of the angels, we sing your praises, O Lord!
- Daily Mass: A humble heart leads to greatness
- Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
