Monthly Archives: August 2023
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The Lord urges his disciples to stay awake and be prepared, for we do not know the hour of the return of the Son of Man. May we live each day as the precious gift it is with conviction and joy!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 21st Week of the Year
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Psalm 139 reveals the awareness that God searches and knows our hearts, inspiring us to embrace the depth of the Lord’s love and respond with joyous faith.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 21st Week of the Year
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The cruelty and injustice of John’s death remind us that such forces are ever-present in our world. In our times of suffering, we look to the Cross of Christ for the grace and strength we need to carry on.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Paul gives thanks to God for the people’s faith response to the Good News. May their example inspire us to do the same!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year
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St. Augustine, pray for us!
Note: St. Augustine is the patron for my local Church – the Diocese of Superior. Happy feast day!
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Here are some of the central themes in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:7-9
Jeremiah is duped by the Lord, who overwhelms the prophet with a message for the people which often causes him derision and reproach.
Even though Jeremiah attempts to avoid his calling, God’s word is burning within him, and he must cry out.
Psalm – 63:2-6,8-9
“My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
Our soul sees God’s goodness, and we long to give praise and blessing to the Lord who upholds us.
2nd Reading – Romans 12:1-2
Paul urges us to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.
Rather than conform to this age, we are called to be transformed by the renewal of our mind to the will of God.
Gospel – Matthew 16:21-27
Jesus speaks about his coming Passion, and then he rebukes Peter for attempting to avoid it.
The Lord then teaches that anyone who wishes to come after him must take up his cross and follow.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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Following his profession of faith, Peter is given a new name, authority, and keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. May we accept the keys of faith that we have received from the Lord and use them wisely for the glory of God.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year
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St. Monica, pray for us!
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The Lord takes a teachable moment to direct his disciples to seek greatness through the service of others with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 20th Week of the Year
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When tested by a scholar of the law, Jesus quotes Scripture and offers two Commandments as a summary of all the rest. Our task? To love the Lord and one another!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year
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St. Louis of France and St. Joseph Calasanz, pray for us!
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Nathanael is brought to Jesus, and through the discussion he acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God.
Mass Readings – St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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St. Bartholomew, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a parable to illustrate God’s generous grace in our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 20th Week of the Year
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
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