Jesus offers a couple of parables that reveal the power of starting small in our spiritual practice and continuing with discipline and consistency.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year (#401)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 18th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 55:1-3
- The Lord invites all who are hungry or thirsty to come freely and without cost.
- The benefits assured to David are now renewed for all with an everlasting covenant.
Psalm – 145:8-9,15-18
- “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
- We look hopefully to the Lord who is gracious, merciful, compassionate, and just.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:35,37-39
- Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ!
- We conquer overwhelmingly through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gospel – Matthew 14:13-21
- Jesus responds with pity upon the vast crowd, and he cures their sick.
- He then performs a feeding miracle after blessing five loaves and two fish.
Mass Readings: 18th Sunday of the Year (#112)
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17th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is our precious treasure. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus shows how the Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure beyond measure or price, and we embrace this treasure when we place the Lord at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#109)
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Daily Mass: The Lord meets us where we are and leads us where he wants us to go. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus responds to a request from the mother of the sons of Zebedee, turning a moment of weakness into a spiritual insight that leads to service.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle (#605)
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St. James, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord will guard us, as a shepherd guards his flock. Catholic Inspiration
Jeremiah offers us a powerful image about the strength and protection we have from God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year (#399)
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St. Sharbel Makhluf, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: With you is the fountain of life, O Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 36 invites us to draw our strength from the Lord, the fountain of our lives.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year (#398)
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St. Bridget, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Mary Magdalene. Catholic Inspiration
Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the Risen Lord inspires us to turn to Christ and trust in him.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (#603)
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St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are part of Christ’s family when we do the will of the Father. Catholic Inspiration
Christ welcomes us into his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year (#396)
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus responds to a request for a sign. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers three insights when the scribes and Pharisees ask for a sign.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year (#395)
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St. Apollinaris, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 3:5,7-12
- When asked by God, Solomon prays for an understanding heart to judge the people and distinguish right from wrong.
- God approves of this request because it is selfless and directed toward the good of others.
Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130
- “Lord, I love your commands.”
- Keeping the Lord’s decrees result in kindness and compassion that is more wonderful than gold.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:28-30
- All things work for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
- Those called by God are conformed to the image of his Son and glorified.
Gospel – Matthew 13:44-52
- Jesus offers three parables to help describe the Kingdom of heaven: treasure in a field; a fine pearl; and a net that is thrown into the sea.
- Point: may we cherish what is truly precious in God’s eyes!
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#109)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: When in doubt, start small!
- Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
- 17th Sunday of the Year: Jesus Christ is our precious treasure
- Daily Mass: The Lord meets us where we are and leads us where he wants us to go
- Daily Mass: The Lord will guard us, as a shepherd guards his flock
- Daily Mass: With you is the fountain of life, O Lord
- Daily Mass: The example of St. Mary Magdalene
- Daily Mass: We are part of Christ's family when we do the will of the Father
- Daily Mass: Jesus responds to a request for a sign
- Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
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