For the next two weeks the first reading will be taken from the Book of Genesis, beginning today with the fundamental act of creation.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Sirach 15:15-20
- Trusting in God and following the commandments bring us life and salvation.
- God understands all our deeds and no one has license to sin.
Psalm – 119:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34
- “Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!”
- Those who are blameless and observe the Lord’s decrees will live.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:6-10
- Paul preaches the wisdom of God as it has been revealed through the Spirit.
Gospel – Matthew 5:17-37
- Jesus teaches how his commandments far exceed the precepts of the law.
- The Lord speaks forcefully about killing, adultery, divorce and false oaths.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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5th Sunday of the Year: We glorify God by the salt and light of our good deeds. Catholic Inspiration
Blessed by the Lord, we give glory to Christ when we extend our blessings to those in need. As we alleviate the sufferings of others, our good deeds proclaim the Gospel as we become God’s salt and light in the world.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The Lord is our shepherd; there is nothing we shall want. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 23 has comforted people for thousands of years. May we hear these words today with an open heart, as we follow the call of the Good Shepherd.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: In God’s company there is no fear. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 27 offers consolation and strength to all who put their hope in the Lord…for when we remain in God’s company, there is no room for fear.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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The Presentation of the Lord.
As Mary and Joseph present the Christ child in the temple, the responses of Simeon and Anna instruct us how we receive the Lord in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
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Daily Mass: Discipline for the spiritual battle. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews makes it clear that the spiritual battle will require discipline and conviction. In moments of weakness, may we lean on the Lord for the help we need to stay focused and keep going.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We run our earthly race for the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews offers a powerful visual image for our spiritual journey: we are running in a great race, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, with our eyes fixed on Jesus!
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Living our faith in the midst of our family. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus drives out many demons from a man and sends him home to his family to announce what the Lord has done. May we be a living witness to our families as we authentically live our faith in the context of daily life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 58:7-10
- The prophet exhorts the people to corporal works of mercy: sharing food; sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, responding to the needs of others.
- The Lord responds to us when we care for others, and the Lord’s light shines upon us.
Psalm – 112:4-9
- “The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.”
- Light shines upon those who care for the needs of others.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 2:1-5
- Paul reminds the people that he came to them speaking of Christ crucified.
- He gave the message simply and without demonstrations of power, so that they would trust in God alone.
Gospel – Matthew 5:13-16
- Jesus teaches that we are salt and light, meant to use what we have been given for the good of others.
- When we let our light shine, we give glory to our heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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