The birth of John the Baptist begins his extraordinary ministry where he prepares the people for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Nativity of St. John the Baptist (#586)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
Category Archives: Feasts & Solemnities
Study, Pray, Serve: The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
- During a time of great unrest James is killed and Peter is taken to prison.
- The night before his trial, and angel comes to Peter and frees him.
Psalm – 34:2-9
- “The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.”
- We praise God who delivers us in our need.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 4:6-8,17-18
- Paul writes how he has finished the race and kept the faith.
- He speaks about how God gave him strength and has rescued him from every evil threat.
Gospel – Matthew 16:13-19
- Peter answers the Lord’s question, and Jesus gives him a new name that reveals he is the rock upon which Christ will build his church.
- This church will have the power to bind and loose, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (#591)
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians underscores the teaching of the Eucharist, emphasizing that Christ both defines what it is and then commands the disciples to do it in his memory.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#169)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
Let’s examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
1st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
- Melchizedek, a king and a priest, brings out bread and wine, offering a blessing to Abram.
- Abram gives a tenth of his possessions to Melchizedek in return.
Psalm – 110:1-4
- “You are a priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek.”
- God rules with power over the people and grants them his blessing.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 11:23-26
- Paul reminds the people that Jesus defined and commanded the reception of the Eucharist.
- Paul then teaches that as often as they eat the bread and drink the cup, they proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.
Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17
- Jesus takes five loaves and two fish, blesses and gives them to a crowd of 5000 people.
- The people eat their fill, and there are twelve wicker baskets of leftover fragments.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#169)
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The Most Holy Trinity: God fills us with peace, love, and truth. Catholic Inspiration
Paul’s Letter to the Romans and the Gospel of John reveal how the Holy Trinity restores peace, love, and truth to our lives.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#166)
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To all dads out there, Happy Father’s Day!
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Barnabas. Catholic Inspiration
The life of St. Barnabas inspires us to be both disciples and apostles for the Lord Jesus, giving witness to Christ by what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Memorial of St. Barnabas (#580/361)
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St. Barnabas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Mary, the Mother of the Church
Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, “Behold your mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the BMV, the Mother of the Church (#572A)
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Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy Trinity
Let’s explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31
- The wisdom of God was present before the act of creation, possessed by the Lord from the very beginning.
- Beside him as a craftsman, God’s wisdom found delight in the human race.
Psalm – 8:4-9
- “O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!”
- God has crowned humanity with glory and honor, taking its place amidst the wonders of creation.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:1-5
- Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our faith in Jesus Christ.
- Our hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – John 16:12-15
- Jesus promises his disciples that the Spirit of truth will guide and teach them.
- Everything that Jesus has from the Father will be declared to his disciples.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#166)
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Pentecost: The Holy Spirit enflames our faith to become Apostles. Catholic Inspiration
The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#62, #63)
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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
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 14:15-16,23b-26
- Jesus teaches that we keep his commandments out of our love for God.
- We are promised the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will teach us everything and remind us of what the Lord taught.
Mass Readings – Pentecost (#63)
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