Toward the end of his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reveals a crucial spiritual principal: we foster our faith in Jesus Christ so that we can help pass it on to others. If we are not cultivating our love for the Lord, how can we share it with those we meet?
Mass Readings – Friday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Paul continues his exhortation in the Letter to the Romans, reminding us all that whether we live or die we are the Lord’s. May this insight guide us in our interactions with one another today.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Charles Borromeo…pray for us!
St. Paul exhorts the people to owe nothing to one another except love. When we do this, we follow the command of Christ and fulfill the ancient command of the law. So…who do we need to love today?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Martin de Porres…pray for us!
Here are some of the central themes in the readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Kings: 17:10-16
Psalm – 146:7-10
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel – Mark 12:38-44
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
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Jesus cites two passages of the Old Testament to teach what are the Great Commandments of loving God and Neighbor. As we put this love into practice, we will be drawn into an ever-increasing dynamic of communion, forgiveness and service.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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St. Paul writes about how God’s covenant with the Chosen People of Israel remains present even as the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed throughout the world.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Paul offers a heartfelt lament for those who have not accepted the Good News of Jesus. His personal candor resonates in our lives with many we know and love who have drifted away from the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 30th Week of the Year
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In our weakness and need, St. Paul writes that the Spirit helps us, interceding on our behalf to bring about the good things of God.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Paul addresses the struggle we face as all creation awaits God’s glory. Yes, there is suffering, but our hope is founded upon Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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St. Paul uses explains our relationship with God is through adoption; the Spirit of God we receive in Christ makes us heirs to his kingdom in Heaven.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year
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