The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of salvation history who calls us to follow and offer our lives in his name.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 1st Week of the Year (#305)
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Daily Mass: We are part of God’s great love story. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of the Year
Let’s review some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 62:1-5
- The prophet proclaims that Jerusalem will be vindicated and glorified.
- The nations will see how God rejoices in the people who were formerly forsaken.
Psalm – 96:1-3,7-10
- “Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.”
- We sing to the Lord, announcing his salvation and giving glory to God.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 12:4-11
- There are different gifts, service, and types of work, but it is the same Spirit and Lord who produces them.
- To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some particular benefit.
Gospel – John 2:1-11
- Jesus is at a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and when the wine runs out the Lord performs a miracle and turns water into wine.
- This is not a normal wine; it is tested by the headwaiter who declares it is the best.
Mass Readings – 2nd Sunday of the Year (#66)
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The Baptism of the Lord: God’s glory enlightens our lives. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Trinity is revealed in full glory, calling forth our response to reject what is evil and follow the Lord with all our heart.
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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Daily Mass: The Lord must increase in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist steps aside and allows Jesus to increase as the growing crowds gather around him.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Epiphany (#217)
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Daily Mass: God’s will is to cleanse and heal us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Friday after Epiphany (#216)
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Daily Mass: Our love for God and one another. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John offers a tough teaching that holds us accountable as our love for the people in our lives reveals the depth of God’s love in our hearts.
Mass Readings – Thursday after Epiphany (#215)
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Daily Mass: God’s love drives out fear. Catholic Inspiration
God’s love inspires us to love one another and face our fears with our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Wednesday after Epiphany (#214)
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Daily Mass: Putting God’s love into practice. Catholic Inspiration
The First Letter of John invites us to love one another with the love that God has already poured out upon us first.
Mass Readings – Tuesday after Epiphany (#213)
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Daily Mass: We test the spirits to see whether they belong to God. Catholic inspiration
The First Letter of John offers practical advice for Christians to test all spirits to determine if they belong to God.
Mass Readings – Monday after Epiphany (#212)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Baptism of the Lord
Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7
- The chosen servant has received the spirit of God and will bring forth justice.
- The servant will establish a covenant with the people and bring light and healing to the nations.
Psalm – 29:1-4,9-10
- “The Lord will bless his people with peace.”
- We give glory and praise to God, who is enthroned as king forever.
2nd Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38
- Peter speaks to the people in the house of Cornelius, saying that God shows no partiality.
- He then recounts the basic facts about Jesus, inviting the people to fear God and act uprightly.
Gospel – Luke 3:15-16,21-22
- John the Baptist denies that he is the Christ; rather, he states that a mightier one is coming.
- As Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove, and the voice of the Father proclaims, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
Mass Readings – The Baptism of the Lord (#21)
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