Monthly Archives: July 2023
The Lord offers a parable that challenges complacency and invites us to a continuing conversion of heart. Knowing that there will be a Final Judgment, may we take the gift of today to turn away from sin and embrace the gift of grace that comes from Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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Mary Magdalene encounters the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to announce his resurrection to the Apostles.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us!
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Photo by Kat Smith on Pexels.com God gives specific Passover preparations to Moses, directing how the people are to remember their liberation from slavery. This Passover takes on enormous significance when it is celebrated by Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi, pray for us!
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Speaking with Moses, God promises the redemption of the people and a new home in a land flowing with milk and honey.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
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St. Apollinaris, pray for us!
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God appears to Moses and entrusts him with the task of leading the people of Israel out of slavery.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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With the birth of Moses we begin a journey in a crucial part of salvation history. As we walk with the people of Israel, we discover that their challenges are often reflected in our lives. May we recognize the obstacles in our hearts today, and call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
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We continue our journey through Salvation History with the beginning of the story of Exodus, discovering how the people of Israel will be freed from bondage and slavery.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19
God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.
Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16
“Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27
The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.
Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43
Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord offers a parable filled with spiritual insights about how to cultivate the Word of God in the midst of the daily dangers we find in the world.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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Joseph calms his brothers fears in the face of Jacob’s death.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 14th Week of the Year
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St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 