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Let’s take a look at some of the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13
Seek the Lord in justice and humility, observing the Lord’s laws.
The Lord will preserve a remnant who will remain faithful to God.
Psalm – 146:6-10
“Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!”
The Lord protects those in need, bringing healing, comfort, and hope.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:26-31
God works through the weak and despised to shame the strong.
We boast only in God, who sustains us through Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a
The Beatitudes have given comfort and consolation to countless people.
This is the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, a source of the great teaching of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of the Year
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Photo by Dhivakaran S on Pexels.com From the prophecy of Isaiah to the preaching of Christ, the Lord’s light banishes the darkness in our hearts and leads us to repent of our sins. May we walk in his light!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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Big or small, all of us are part of a family that has many different dynamics. Mark’s Gospel reveals that similar traits were also present in the family of Jesus, offering insight into the humanity of Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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St. Agnes, pray for us!
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Jesus calls, empowers and sends the Twelve Apostles to carry out his ministry. We, too, have been chosen by the Lord to offer our lives for service in the world.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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St. Fabian & St. Sebastian, pray for us!
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As the crowds flock to Jesus, he cures the sick and rebukes the evil spirits that recognize he is the Son of God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath, revealing not only his majesty, but also his compassion to heal and restore us to life.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Jesus uses a teachable moment about the sabbath to reveal his divinity as the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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St. Anthony, Abbot, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a helpful insight about the purpose and nature of fasting, reminding us that this powerful, spiritual practice is a tool that is meant to draw us closer to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3
The Gentiles who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
The people have abundant joy, and the rod of their taskmasters has been broken.
Psalm – 27:1,4,13-14
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
The Lord’s strength gives us courage; we are no longer afraid.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 1:10-13,17
Paul urges the people to be united in the same mind and the same purpose.
Christ is the source of our unity, and all our efforts give glory to him.
Gospel – Matthew 4:12-23
Jesus, preaching repentance, fulfills the words of Isaiah the prophet.
The Lord calls Peter and Andrew, then James and John to follow him.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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The Psalm response stirs our hearts to offer our lives each and every day in service to God. May we call upon the Lord’s grace to journey through life with open eyes as we say, “Here am I, Lord!”
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year
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Three Great Things 