During Moses’ absence, the children of Israel grow restless and demand that Aaron fashion a golden idol in the shape of a calf.
Mass Reading – Monday of the 17th Week of the Year
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St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The people worship a golden calf. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Let’s examine some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
1st Reading – Daniel 7:9-10,13-14
- The Ancient One is seated upon a throne, ablaze in awesome majesty and dazzling glory.
- The Son of man approaches the Ancient One and receives dominion, glory, and kingship over all peoples.
Psalm – 97:1-2,5-6,9
- “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.”
- Heaven and all creation acknowledge God’s might and glory.
2nd Reading – 2nd Peter 1:16-19
- Jesus Christ has received all honor and glory from God the Father.
- Peter and the other disciples witnessed this on the mountain and made it known to others.
Gospel – Matthew 17:1-9
- Jesus brings Peter, James, and John up a high mountain, where he is transfigured in glory with Moses and Elijah.
- A voice from heaven announces, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
- The disciples fall to the ground afraid until Jesus bids them to rise. They are instructed not to tell anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
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17th Sunday of the Year: We claim Christ as our lasting treasure. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers three parables that cast light on the Kingdom of Heaven. May we cherish the treasure of our faith and put it into practice!
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We strive to do what the Lord has told us. Catholic Inspiration
The children of Israel enter into a covenant with God, striving to do all that the Lord commands.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Martha, St. Mary, and St. Lazarus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Ten Commandments. Catholic Inspiration
The Ten Commandments have played a crucial in the spiritual and ethical development of our civilization. May these precepts direct our hearts and empower of our lives to serve the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: God appears in glory and majesty. Catholic Inspiration
God appears in glory before the people on Mount Sinai with a majestic intensity.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: God provides bread from heaven. Catholic Inspiration
Grumbling in the desert, the children of Israel are heard by God. The result? Manna and quail nourish and sustain the people for the journey. May this “bread from heaven” help us to cherish the Body and Blood of Christ – the Bread from Heaven of our Holy Communion – as we regularly come to the altar to receive the Lord for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We hold a treasure in earthen vessels. Catholic Inspiration
On this feast of St. James, the Apostle, we discover that we hold the treasure of our Christian faith in the “earthen vessel” of our human limitations. As we acknowledge our sins and embrace God’s grace, we offer our lives as a worthy sacrifice that draws us closer to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. James, Apostle
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Daily Mass: God’s leads the children of Israel through the Red Sea. Catholic Inspiration
Confronted by Pharaoh’s army, the children of Israel are guided on dry land through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Sunday of the Year
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St. Sharbel Makhluf, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of Year
Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 3:5,7-12
- When asked by God, Solomon prays for an understanding heart to judge the people and distinguish right from wrong.
- God approves of this request because it is selfless and directed toward the good of others.
Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130
- “Lord, I love your commands.”
- Keeping the Lord’s decrees result in kindness and compassion that is more wonderful than gold.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:28-30
- All things work for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
- Those called by God are conformed to the image of his Son and glorified.
Gospel – Matthew 13:44-52
- Jesus offers three parables to help describe the Kingdom of heaven: treasure in a field; a fine pearl; and a net that is thrown into the sea.
- Point: may we cherish what is truly precious in God’s eyes!
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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