As Moses stretches out his hand, God swept back the sea so that the people could pass through on dry ground; just as quickly, the waters covered Pharaoh’s army and saved the children of Israel.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Today’s first reading shows how Pharaoh pursued the Hebrews after they left Egypt. Despite the fear of the people, God promises to defend them in their moment of need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year
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Let’s take a look at some of the key themes that surface in the readings for this 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 4:42-44
Responsorial Psalm – 145:10-11,15-18
2nd Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel – John 6:1-15
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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The time honored words of Psalm 23 have inspired and sustained countless souls throughout salvation history. The images of shepherds and sheep continue to offer insight today as we consider how our faith in Jesus Christ challenges us at times to lead and follow.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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As the people of Israel begin their journey out of Egypt they will experience the awkward sense of being unsettled as they make the transition from slavery to freedom. Transitions are part of our experience, and this passage from Exodus invites us to trust in the Lord as we face the uncertainty of life.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Today’s reading from Exodus reveals how the Lord directed the Passover Meal to Moses and Aaron. This passage thus establishes the Passover as a central part of Jewish prayer which will ultimately set the context for the Eucharist. It was during a Passover Meal with his disciples that Jesus offers the New Covenant through his Body and Blood…which frees us from the bondage of sin and leads us to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
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As God speaks to Moses about his task in Egypt, the Lord refers to a land that shall be given to the people of Israel after they have been liberated from slavery…a land flowing of milk and honey.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Moses stands on holy ground in the sight of the burning bush and has an encounter with God, who commands him to return to Egypt. The awkward response of Moses prompts us to reflect on how we have experienced the Lord in our lives and consider what challenging situations we need to address today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Todays’ first reading explores the early life of Moses, from his birth to his flight in Midian. The passage also reveals the pattern of conflict that often persists in human life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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For the next three weeks we will encounter the key elements that surface from the Book of Exodus, which offers an encounter of freedom from the bondage of slavery that is crucial for both Jewish and Christian prayer.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year
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