Study, Pray, Serve: 20th Sunday of the Year

Let’s take a look at the key themes in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10

• Jeremiah’s life hangs in the balance as he is thrown into a cistern for his preaching.

Psalm – 40:2-4,18

• “Lord, come to my aid!”
• We call upon the Lord for help in times of affliction.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4

• Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we run our race with our eyes fixed on Jesus.
• Faith gives us strength to endure opposition and sin.

Gospel – Luke 12:49-53

• The Lord comes to set the earth on fire as he fulfills his mission on earth.
• The presence of Jesus brings a challenge and division that will touch all people.

Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year

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