The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (C – #78)
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6th Sunday of the Year: Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: The natural consequences of sin. Catholic Inspiration
The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of the Year (#334)
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Daily Mass: The temptation of Adam and Eve. Catholic Inspiration
The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of the Year (#333)
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St. Cyril & St. Methodius, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The precious gift of marriage and family. Catholic Inspiration
Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of the Year (#332)
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Daily Mass: What’s growing in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration
Christ teaches that it is what comes out of our hearts that can defile, reminding us to honestly assess the spiritual battle within and acknowledge our sins before the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#331)
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Daily Mass: O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 8 offers us a glorious reflection on the grandeur of the natural world, inspiring us to give thanks to the Creator as we humbly acknowledge our place in creation.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of the Year (#330)
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Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We draw near to Jesus for the healing grace. Catholic Inspiration
The crowds gather around Jesus bringing those who are sick, inspiring us to draw near to the Lord as well for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year (#329)
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St. Scholastica, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 17:5-8
- People are cursed when they turn away from the Lord and put their trust in others.
- People are blessed when they put their trust in the Lord, and they are sustained in times of distress.
Psalm – 1:1-4,6
- “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”
- Those who delight in the Lord will be strengthened like a tree planted near running water.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 15:12,16-20
- The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith and the source of our hope.
- Raised from the dead, Christ is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
Gospel – Luke 6:17,20-26
- Luke’s “Beatitudes” have many similarities to those found in Matthew 5:1-12.
- However, Luke also offers a list of “woes” that offer a somber reminder to keep ourselves fixed on the Lord.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (#78)
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5th Sunday of the Year: Here I am, Lord! Send me!
The call and response of this life – be it a veteran, a family member, or a friend – is also present in our spiritual lives. May we eagerly respond to the Lord’s call, as we face our fears and cry out, “Here I am, Lord! Send me!”
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (C, #75)
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Daily Mass: The love of Christ fills our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The compassion of Jesus toward the Apostles and then to the crowd invites us to call upon the Lord’s love as we share our lives with one another.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year (#328)
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St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!
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