The Letter to the Hebrews offers the example of running a race before a cheering crowd as an example of our spiritual journey through this life. May we run toward Jesus with all our heart, and encourage each other along the way.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them, making it clear to his disciples that all obstacles must be removed. Let the children come to Jesus!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Pontian & St. Hippolytus, pray for us!
Jesus addresses the topic of divorce to both the Pharisees and his disciples. As painful as the topic is today, we acknowledge that it has been a challenge throughout human history, reminding us to do all that we can to foster marriage as well as help those who suffer when marriage fails.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Jane Frances Chantal, pray for us!
Jesus uses a powerful parable to teach us the crucial role of forgiveness in our lives. Understanding the teaching is the easy part; our task is to make forgiveness a daily discipline that shapes our thoughts, words and actions.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Clare, pray for us!
Jesus uses a grain of wheat to explain the marvelous gift of love that happens when a person offers one’s life for others.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Lawrence
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St. Lawrence, pray for us!
Using the example of a little child, the Lord teaches the disciples that true greatness comes from a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 19th Week of the Year
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Matthew’s Gospel offers the second prediction of the Lord’s Passion, reminding us that all disciples must face the Cross as they journey through this life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 19th Week of the Year
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St. Dominic, pray for us!
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
Psalm – 40:2-4,18
2nd Reading – Hebrews 12:1-4
Gospel – Luke 12:49-53
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord exhorts the disciples to be prepared and ready to act. For those to whom much has been given, much is expected!
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year
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As Jesus is transfigured before their eyes, the disciples hear the voice of the Father, “This is my chosen Son, listen to him.” May we drawn near and take the Lord’s words to heart as well.
Mass Readings – The Transfiguration of the Lord
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