Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
The Blessed Virgin Mary experienced the full range of human emotions while remaining faithful to God’s plan. May we draw near to her Immaculate Heart and allow her to lead us to her Son.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#358/573)
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The perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross reveals the depth of God’s love and inspires us to share this love with those around us.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (#171)
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Jesus taught his disciples at the Last Supper that the bread and wine become his Body and Blood that they must eat and drink. Thus, we cherish the Eucharist and fervently come to the Lord’s table to receive Holy Communion, for we are what we eat.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Year B, #168)
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Mary’s Magnificat invites us to reflect on how we proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the example of our daily lives.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (#572)
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Let’s examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Corpus Christi.
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
The people affirm that they will do everything that the Lord has told them through Moses.
Moses then offers a blood sacrifice and enters the people into a covenant with God.
Psalm – 116:12-13,15-18
“I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
We pledge our service and sacrifice to the Lord, who has done good things for us.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
Jesus Christ is our great high priest, who offers the unblemished sacrifice of his blood.
As mediator of the new covenant, Christ has delivered us from death with the promise of eternal life.
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Jesus directs his disciples to prepare the place for the Passover supper.
The Lord blesses bread and wine, defines it as his body and blood, and commands them to take it in his memory.
Mass Readings – Corpus Christi (#168)
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Paul’s Letter to the Romans reveals how we are adopted into the life of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forging a communion here on earth that prepares us for the Communion of Saints in Heaven.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#165)
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The words of Jesus to John the beloved disciple apply to us as well: “Behold your Mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (#572)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:32-34-39-40
Moses reminds the people of God’s grandeur, power and might when they were in Egypt.
The people fix in their hearts the Lord’s statutes and commandments, so that they will prosper and have long life in the land.
Psalm – 33:4-6,9,18-20,22
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
We wait for the Lord, whose word is upright, just, and trustworthy.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17
Those who are led by the Spirit are children of God by adoption.
The Spirit bears witness to this relationship, and we are glorified through our suffering with Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20
After the resurrection, Jesus gathers the eleven disciples, some of whom are still doubting.
He sends them on a great commission to baptize and teach in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#165)
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May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life. Come Holy Spirit!
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62,#63)
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There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let’s focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options.
Vigil Mass: John 7:37-39
Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, saying that he satisfies the thirsty with living water.
His disciples later understand that this refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit after the Lord is glorified.
Mass during the Day: John 20:19-23
Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.”
The Lord then breathes on them saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Mass during the Day (2nd Option): John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Jesus tells his disciples that he will ask the Father to send the Advocate, the Spirit of truth.
The Spirit will guide the disciples in truth and glorify Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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