Monthly Archives: October 2022
Despite obstacles, difficulties and abandonment, Timothy is assured that God remains close in our spiritual battles. May we run the race and keep the faith that we have received as we journey through this life to the next!
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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Jesus speaks of the crucial call to repent referring to both recent tragedies and a parable.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. John Paul II, pray for us!
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The exhortation in Ephesians invites us to embrace the call of our life in Christ and live it in a truly exemplary manner.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year
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The response from Psalm 33 echoes the wonder and awe in our hearts as we acknowledge the beauty of creation. May our awareness of creation help us to discern the contrast of our sin, inspiring us to run to Christ for the grace we need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. Paul of the Cross, pray for us!
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The end of this passage of Luke’s Gospel is one of my favorite passages of Scripture, even as it challenges me to the core. May we use wisely the gifts entrusted to us!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. John Brefeuf, St. Isaac Jogues and companions, pray for us!
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Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May their example inspire our witness to continue this mission today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, evangelist
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St. Luke, pray for us!
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Jesus responds to a request with a parable that shows the dangers of greed in the human heart.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 29th Week of the Year
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St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 35:12-14,16-18
The Lord, a God of justice, hears the cry of the weak and the oppressed, the orphan and the widow.
The prayer of the lowly reaches the Most High who judges justly and affirms what is right.
Psalm – 34:2-3,17-19,23
“The Lord hears the cry of the poor.”
God is close to the brokenhearted and rescues them from distress.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
Having kept the faith during a time of trial, the Lord gave strength to continue.
Gospel – Luke 18:9-14
Two men went to pray, but only one was heard by God…a tax collector who acknowledged his sin and need for the Lord’s mercy.
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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Moses, with the help of Aaron and Hur, continues to pray during a battle. This witness of prayer, tenacity and cooperation speaks to many of our daily challenges, including our Cathedral Centennial Campaign.
If you would like to help us with this historic work, you can request a brochure by emailing us at cathedralcentennial@gmail.com and we will send it ASAP. Please keep us in your prayers!
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord makes it clear that our choice to follow him has eternal consequences. As we struggle through the spiritual battles of this life, we call upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Theresa of Jesus, pray for us!
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