As his kingdom prospers, Solomon gives thanks to God and dedicates vast resources for the construction of the Temple which will house the Ark of the Covenant.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that surface in the readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 17:5-8
- Cursed is the one who trusts in human beings.
- Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Psalm – 1:1-4,6
- “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”
- We are blessed when we avoid sin and cultivate a life of faith in God.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:12,16-20
- Paul affirms the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is a central truth to our faith.
- Without the resurrection our faith is in vain and we are still in our sins.
Gospel – Luke 6:17,20-26
- This is the “Sermon on the Plain” (Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s Gospel.)
- Note the contrast of the “blessings” and the “woes” in the teaching of Jesus.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year
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5th Sunday of the Year: We face our fears and follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Both Isaiah and Peter face their fears as they embrace the Lord’s invitation and follow with all their heart. May their example inspire us to echo the words of Isaiah: Here I am Lord! Send me!
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Solomon prays for wisdom. Catholic Inspiration
In response to God’s prompting, Solomon prays for wisdom so that he can govern the people with justice and integrity. May we call upon the Lord for wisdom in our own lives as well!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Agatha, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: A short eulogy of David’s life. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Sirach offers a short eulogy on the life of King David, acknowledging the good and the bad. The passage provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our own lives and what we might want others to say about how we lived when our time on earth is ended.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: David’s final words to Solomon. Catholic Inspiration
David’s final words to his son, Solomon, are filled with wisdom and trust in the Lord; furthermore, they remind us that there are moments in our lives when we are capable of heartfelt sincerity with those we love.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. Blaise and St. Ansgar, pray for us!
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The Presentation of the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
As Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple, the blessings of Anna and Simeon echo in our hearts with a similar prayer of praise.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
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Daily Mass: David’s grief at the death of Absalom. Catholic Inspiration
David grieves over the death of his beloved son, Absalom, whose rebellion reveals the weaknesses within the kingdom.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: David’s humility in the face of rebellion. Catholic Inspiration
When David’s son, Absalom, leads a rebellion against the king, David flees for his life and reveals his humility in the face of betrayal within his own family.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year
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St. John Bosco, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 6:1-2a,3-8
- The Seraphim cry out “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!” as they worship the Lord upon the throne of heaven.
- When asked who will go, the prophet cries out, “Here I am, send me!”
Psalm – 138:1-5,7-8
- “In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.”
- We praise and thank God who responds to us in kindness and truth.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:1-11
- Paul hands on to the people what he has received, and he recounts the basic teaching about Jesus.
- Paul recognizes that he also has been called by God to preach the Good News.
Gospel – Luke 5:1-11
- Jesus gets into the boat of Simon and tells him to go back out into the water and lower his nets.
- After they caught a massive amount of fish, Peter tells Jesus to depart. The Lord, however, invites those present to cast off fear and follow him.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year
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