Study, Pray, Serve: 31st Sunday of the Year

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6

• Moses calls upon the people to fear the Lord and keep his statutes and commandments.
• They will love the Lord God with all their heart, soul, and strength.

Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51

• “I love you, O Lord, my strength.”
• The Lord is our rock of refuge who keeps us safe from our enemies.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28

• Jesus remains forever, and his priesthood does not pass away; thus, he is able to save those who approach God through him.
• He offered himself once for all the sins of all people.

Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34

• Jesus is asked by a scribe what is first of all commandments.
• The Lord replies by quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18 – to love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)

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