Jesus continues to teach at a banquet, this time inviting us to give to others without expecting repayment.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14
- Seven brothers and their mother are being tortured in an attempt to force them to eat pork (an unclean meat) in violation of the law of Moses.
- As the fourth brother dies, he professes his hope in the resurrection.
Psalm – 17:1,5-6,8,15
- “Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.”
- We call upon the Lord to protect us and direct our path.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 2:16-3:5
- Christ loves us and encourages us to hope through his grace, encouraging us in word and deed.
- God is faithful and will guard us from the evil one.
Gospel – Luke 20:27-38
- The Sadducees attempt to trap Jesus about a question regarding the resurrection.
- The Lord responds with a definitive teaching and a reference to Exodus 3:6.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
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31st Sunday of the Year: The Lord chooses to stay with us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus encounters Zaccheus and invites himself into his home. The Lord takes the initiative to meet us where we dwell, and thus invites us to open the chambers of our heart to welcome him.
As an added note: please keep our Cathedral Centennial Campaign in your prayers! If you would like to help us and learn more, you can go to our website at http://www.superiorcatholics.org and under the Cathedral page click on the Centennial link.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: A practical point about humility. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses a practical example at a banquet to reveal how to live with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Christ calls us into the household of God. Catholic Inspiration
Christ calls the Twelve Apostles, who become the foundation of the faith we have received. May we continue to build upon the efforts of those who have gone before us, adding to the household of God and providing for those who will follow after.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude
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St. Simon and St. Jude, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Put on the armor of God. Catholic Inspiration
In the spiritual battle of life we equip ourselves with the protections provided by the armor of God. May we embrace these gifts and use them each and every day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Strive to enter through the narrow gate. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers stern advice that requires our strength and determination: strive to enter through the narrow gate!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Kingdom of God starts small with steady growth. Catholic Inspiration
Using the examples of a mustard seed and yeast, Jesus shows how the Kingdom of God begins small and develops over steady growth. May this teaching inspire us to cultivate each day a worthy and fruitful harvest of faith within our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Behave as children of God. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 1 amplifies the call of Ephesians to live a godly life, with the joy of children of the light and the strength of a tree planted by flowing water.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes for the readings of the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 11:22-12:2
- The creator is far beyond the capacity and comprehension of the created.
- The creator loves all of creation, seeking its redemption, healing and renewal.
Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14
- “I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.”
- We join creation in praising the Lord, who is faithful, merciful, compassionate and just.
2nd Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
- Paul prays that the people remain worthy of their calling and stay faithful.
- When a spirit or oral statement threatens to upset them, they are to remain steadfast and calm.
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10
- Jesus approaches Zaccheus and invites himself to his home.
- Zaccheus stands his ground in the face of opposition, and speaks in a way that reveals the repentance in his heart.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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