When asked to give a sign to the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus cites the prophet Jonah and calls us to repent of our sins.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Week of the Year (#395)
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Daily Mass: We have been given a sign to repent. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:20-32
- Seeing the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah, God goes down to determine their punishment.
- Abraham bargains with God, pleading that even if there are only ten innocent people, God will not destroy it.
Psalm – 138:1-3,6-8
- “Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”
- We give thanks for God’s kindness and truth, calling upon the Lord when our enemies threaten us.
2nd Reading – Colossians 2:12-14
- In baptism we were buried and raised with Christ.
- Nailed to the cross, the bond of sin has been obliterated.
Gospel – Luke 11:1-13
- When a disciple asks Jesus to teach them to pray, Christ gives them the Lord’s Prayer (Luke’s version.)
- Jesus then offers a parable about persistence, reminding the disciples to ask, seek, and knock for what they need as they trust in the love of their heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#111)
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16th Sunday of the Year: Daily prayer keeps Christ at the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The interaction between Martha, Mary, and Jesus reminds us of the crucial need to maintain our daily prayer to keep Christ at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)
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Daily Mass: Christ fulfils the past and gives us hope for the future. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah revealing how he fulfils salvation history and gives the world the hope of salvation.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 15th Week of the Year (#394)
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Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus reveals that he is Lord of the sabbath, we acknowledge that he is the Lord of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year (#393)
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Daily Mass: In Christ we find rest for ourselves. Catholic Inspiration
In our labor and exhaustion we find rest from all our cares when we draw near to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year (#392)
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Daily Mass: We come before the Lord like a joyful child. Catholic Inspiration
We encounter the love of God when we are open and present in the moment like a little child.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#391)
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Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reproaches three towns that did not repent after his preaching, urging us to take an honest, humble look into our hearts and repent of the sins that we discover.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ strengthens us to face conflict. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus prepares the apostles for the conflict that they will experience in ministry, reminding us that in our real moments of conflict we turn to Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a
- Abraham and Sarah provide hospitality to three travelers.
- One of the men makes a prophecy that Sarah will have a son in the following year.
Psalm – 15:2-5
- “He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
- Our love for the Lord is made known when our thoughts, words, and actions are pure.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28
- Our sufferings participate in the afflictions of Christ through our connection to him.
- We make known what God has done in Christ through our words and example.
Gospel – Luke 10:38-42
- Martha implores Jesus to make her sister, Mary, help her with the serving.
- Jesus chides Martha, saying that Mary has chosen the better part by taking the time to listen to his words.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)
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