Abraham undergoes a terrible test of faith, reminding us that when we are pushed to our limits and beyond, we seek the Lord’s help.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Hagar and Ishmael are sent away. Catholic Inspiration
Sarah demands that Abraham sends away his son Ishmael, the son of Hagar, the servant woman.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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St. Elizabeth of Portugal and St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Catholic Inspiration
As the Lord intervenes to save the lives of Lot and his family, Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 13th Week of the Year
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On this 4th of July, may we all pray for our country and those who lead us in government, industry, education, and business.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Zechariah 9:9-10
- The prophet invites the people of Zion to rejoice as their gentle savior comes among them riding a colt.
- Banishing war, the savior will proclaim peace to the nations and his dominion will reach the ends of the earth.
Psalm – 145:1-2,8-11,13-14
- “I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.”
- We give glory to God for his merciful and gracious works that bless us.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:9,11-13
- As the Spirit of God dwells in us we are united to Christ and renewed by his resurrection.
- We no longer live according to the flesh, which leads to death, but in the Spirit that brings us life.
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
- Jesus offers a prayer of praise to the Father for all that has been accomplished by his gracious will.
- The Lord then invites all who labor and are weary to come to him and rest.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Abraham and Sarah respond to the Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Upon their approach to Abraham and Sarah, three men receive their hospitality and announce that in their old age they will have a son.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah. Catholic Inspiration
God enters into a covenant with Abraham and Sarah, having changed their names and promising them a son in their old age.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year
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1st Martyrs of the Roman Church, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are known by the fruitfulness of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers three nuggets of spiritual advice. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers three admonitions of spiritual advice, challenging his disciples to embrace the difficult path of holiness as we live the precious treasure of our faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Stop judging. Catholic Inspiration
Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord invites us to abandon judging others and instead discern our own sinfulness and need for God’s grace.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 12th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 13th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Kings 4:8-11,14-16a
- Elisha is befriended by a childless couple who make a place for him to stay in their home.
- The prophet foretells that she will be holding her own baby in the following year.
Psalm – 89:2-3,16-19
- “For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
- The people rejoice and proclaim the blessings that they have received from God.
2nd Reading – Romans 6:3-4,8-11
- Baptized into Christ Jesus, we have been baptized into his death on the Cross.
- Having died with Christ, we also believe that we will rise with him.
Gospel – Matthew 10:37-42
- Whoever loves anything in this life more that Jesus, will lose everything.
- Whoever receives a disciple of Jesus, receives Jesus, and will receive a reward from the Lord.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year
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