As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Daily Mass: We foster our faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
In Mark’s Gospel Jesus challenges the disciples to grow in faith, and the Letter to the Hebrews offers a powerful example in the person of Abraham.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#322)
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Daily Mass: In the midst of suffering, we call upon Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews minces no words when it comes to the reality of suffering, instructing us to face the trials of life with perseverance and faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#321)
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St. John Bosco, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: What is the measure that we use? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a profound spiritual insight about the consequences of our lives as the measure we apply to others will be used on us.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#320)
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Daily Mass: We cultivate the word of faith in our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers the parable of the sower, reminding us how easy it is for the faith to be stolen from our hearts unless we consistently cultivate it.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#319)
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Daily Mass: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! Catholic Inspiration
The psalm response enthusiastically directs our hearts to seek the Lord and act on God’s commands as the driving force of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#318)
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St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The sacrifice of Christ brings meaning to the offering of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Hebrews reveals how the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ takes away sin, inviting us to call upon the Lord’s grace as we offer our sacrifices in his name.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of the Year (#317)
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St. Angela Merici, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Presentation of the Lord
Let’s review the themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:1-4
- The Lord is sending his messenger to prepare the way.
- He will purify and refine the sons of Levi, and they will offer sacrifice to the Lord.
Psalm – 24:7-10
- “Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!”
- We welcome the Lord, strong and mighty, to enter the hearts of all who seek him.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 2:14-18
- Jesus became like us in every way but sin, to free us from the fear of death and the devil.
- Christ was tested by what he suffered, and so he is able to help those who are being tested.
Gospel – Luke 2:22-40
- Mary and Joseph take Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
- In the temple area they meet Simeon and Anna, who give praise to God and bless the child.
Mass Readings – The Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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3rd Sunday of the Year: We are one body, one body in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians teaches us that we are part of one body in Christ, and we all have a unique part to play as we offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year (#69)
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Daily Mass: The Conversion of St. Paul. Catholic Inspiration
The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul offers us tremendous hope that God can touch even the hardest heart and bring about a life-giving transformation.
Mass Readings – The Conversion of St. Paul (#519)
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