God invites us to a banquet, both in heaven and on earth. Will we respond and be prepared to attend?
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#142)
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28th Sunday of the Year: We respond to God’s banquet invitation. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the crowd that we are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 27th Week of the Year (#466)
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Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons. Catholic Inspiration
After driving out a demon, Jesus addresses a comment from the crowd that teaches about his authority and urges us to remain vigilant in our spiritual battle.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 27th Week of the Year (#465)
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St. Denis & Companions and St. John Leonardi, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We practice our faith with persistence. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable, encouraging his disciples to remain persistent in faith and prayer, while trusting that the Lord longs to give them the good things that they need.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 27th Week of the Year (#464)
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Daily Mass: Lord, teach us to pray! Catholic Inspiration
After returning from his prayer in solitude, Jesus responds to a disciple’s request and teaches the Lord’s Prayer.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#463)
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Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We drawn near and listen to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to Martha, explaining that Mary has chosen the better part by spending her time drawing near and listening to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year (#462)
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St. Bruno & Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Good Samaritan reveals who is our neighbor. Catholic Inspiration
When asked “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds with a parable about mercy, kindness, and service.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year (#461)
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St. Faustina Kowalska & Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 25:6-10a
- On the mountain of the Lord there will be a feast with rich food and choice wines.
- There will be no sorrow, only joy, for the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain.
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
- Psalm 23 is always popular, but note the table that God sets before us!
2nd Reading – Philippians 4:12-14,19-20
- Whether in abundance or need, all things are possible with Christ who strengthens us.
- We call upon the Lord, trusting that God will supply all our needs.
Gospel – Matthew 22:1-14
- Jesus offers a parable where the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a wedding feast.
- Many are invited, but not all accept the invitation or come prepared.
Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year (#142)
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27th Sunday of the Year: The stone rejected…becomes the cornerstone. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus addresses the chief priests and elders, quoting Psalm 118 and revealing how God brings forth great goodness out of rejection and suffering.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#139)
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Daily Mass: The triumph of Christ over evil. Catholic Inspiration
The seventy-two disciples return to Jesus, rejoicing at how they cast out demons with the power of his name.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 26th Week of the Year (#460)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- 28th Sunday of the Year: We respond to God's banquet invitation
- Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God
- Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
- Daily Mass: We practice our faith with persistence
- Daily Mass: Lord, teach us to pray!
- Daily Mass: We draw near and listen to the Lord
- Daily Mass: The Good Samaritan reveals who is our neighbor
- Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year
- 27th Sunday of the Year: The stone rejected...has become the cornerstone
- Daily Mass: The triumph of Christ over evil
