Paul exhorts the people to stand firm and hold fast to their faith when deceptions and false reports make them anxious or afraid.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 21st Week of the Year (#426)
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St. Monica, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Stand firm and hold fast to your faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: In times of trouble, we pray for God’s grace. Catholic Inspiration
The 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians recalls our need to pray always for those who live their faith, even as they struggle with persecution and affliction.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 21st Week of the Year (#425)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8
- Moses tells the people to observe the commandments of the Lord.
- Through their adherence, they will reveal to the nations the wisdom that comes from God.
Psalm – 15:2-5
- “The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
- The virtuous person who fears the Lord will never be disturbed.
2nd Reading – James 1:17-18,21b-22,27
- We humbly welcome all the good and perfect gifts that come from the Father.
- We are doers of the word and not hearers only.
Gospel – Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
- Jesus quotes Isaiah, responding to the Pharisees that God’s commandments supersede human precepts.
- The Lord then teaches that the evils that come from within a person (from their hearts) are what defile.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year (B, #125)
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21st Sunday of the Year: We receive the Body of Christ to face the hard things in life. Catholic Inspiration
At the conclusion of the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, as disciples are leaving after the “hard” teaching of Jesus, Peter responds to the Lord’s question with a declaration of faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – 21st Sunday of the Year (B, #122)
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Daily Mass: We make known the glorious splendor of God. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 145 rings out with joy, proclaiming God’s glorious splendor and inviting us to call upon the Lord.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Bartholomew (#629)
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Daily Mass: We are commanded to love. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus when asked what is the greatest commandment.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 20th Week of the Year (#423)
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St. Rose of Lima, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God invites, will we respond? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and Pharisees, reminding us that while God’s invitation is extended throughout our lives, it is up to us to respond.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 20th Week of the Year (#422)
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Holy Mary our Queen, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Today is a good day to follow the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells a parable that reveals both God’s generosity and our opportunity to receive the Lord’s mercy, even in our darkest moments.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#421)
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St. Pope Pius X, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We focus on the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord’s teaching about riches and wealth challenges us to put Christ first in our lives and above all things.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 20th Week of the Year (#420)
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St. Bernard, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We detach from possessions to put Christ at the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a deep insight to a zealous young man who seeks God, only to challenge his ability to detach from “stuff” and seek the Lord above all else.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 20th Week of the Year (#419)
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St. John Eudes, pray for us!
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
- Daily Mass: The Lord has made known his salvation
- Daily Mass: We are guided by the Fruits of the Spirit
- Daily Mass: Let your mercy come to us, O Lord
- Daily Mass: The lesson of the sign of Jonah
- Study, Pray, Serve: 29th Sunday of the Year
- 28th Sunday of the Year: We respond to God's banquet invitation
- Daily Mass: We are blessed when we hear and observe the Word of God
- Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
- Daily Mass: We practice our faith with persistence
