Responding to the crowd, Jesus laments and admonishes the city of Jerusalem, where he travels to fulfill his saving work on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year (#482)
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Daily Mass: The Lord sets his sights on Jerusalem. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Christ calls us by name. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus chooses the Twelve apostles from among his disciples, calling them by name for service and mission.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude (#666)
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St. Simon & St. Jude, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Jesus offers two parables about the Kingdom of God. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses two parables to illustrate qualities about the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year (#480)
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Daily Mass: The Lord heals on the sabbath. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals on the sabbath and responds to a challenge from the synagogue leader.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year (#479)
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Study, Pray, Serve: All Saints
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
1st Reading – Revelation 7:2-4,9-14
- John has a vision of a great multitude from every nation, race, people, and tongue.
- Having survived a time of great distress, the saints worship God with all the hosts of heaven.
Psalm – 24:1-6
- “Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.”
- The sinless and clean of heart shall climb the mountain of the Lord.
2nd Reading – 1st John 3:1-3
- We are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed.
- When it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a
- They are blessed who face struggles in this life, for their reward will be great in heaven.
Mass Readings – All Saints (#667)
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30th Sunday of the Year: When filled with God’s love, we can love one another. Catholic Inspiration
Questioned by the Pharisees, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus to answer what is the greatest commandment.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (#148)
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Daily Mass: The Lord urges us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus cites two events and follows up with a parable, urging his disciples (and us as well) to repent.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (#478)
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St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We respond to the spiritual signs in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus invites us to study the spiritual signs in our lives and respond with a repentant heart.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year (#477)
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord sets a blazing fire upon the earth. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks of a blazing fire that he longs to light upon the earth.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year (#476)
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St. John Paul II, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Much is expected from those who have been given much. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers us a somber message that urges us to live the blessings we have been given to the best of our ability.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year (#475)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Jesus discusses how to serve God and use wealth wisely
- Daily Mass: An example of hustle, drive, and determination
- Daily Mass: Christ meets us where we are and calls us to repentance
- Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship
- Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ
- Daily Mass: We pray for all the faithful departed
- Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
- All Saints: We learn from the saints how to shine with the light of Christ
- Daily Mass: Jesus teaches about humility
- Daily Mass: We serve the Lord in a variety of wonderful ways
