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On this feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we are inspired to fight our spiritual battles with the help of the angels who cast out Satan who was defeated by the Blood of the Lamb of God.
Mass Readings – Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (#647)
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Holy angels of God, pray for us!
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Let’s review some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4
The prophet calls out to God for help amid violence, misery and destruction.
God responds with a call to faith, for all things will come to fulfillment in the proper time.
Psalm – 95:1-2,6-9
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
We come before the Lord with joyful worship and open hearts.
2nd Reading – 2nd Timothy 1:6-8,13-14
We stir into flame the gift of God that brings power, love, and self-control.
We bear our hardships, trusting in the Lord Jesus and the help of the Holy Spirit.
Gospel – Luke 17:5-10
The apostles ask the Lord to increase their faith, and Jesus responds with the example of the mustard seed.
Jesus then offers a parable of a servant, reminding us to remain faithful as we serve the Lord.
Mass Readings – 27th Sunday of the Year (#141)
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Jesus speaks a parable to the Pharisees about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus, reminding us that we have been blessed with all the resources that we need to journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#138)
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As Jesus speaks again of his approaching Passion, the fear of the disciples reveals those moments when we are afraid, and it challenges us to embrace our faith in Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year (#454)
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!
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When asked by Jesus, Peter declares that he is “the Christ of God,” and the Lord reveals the first prophecy of his Passion.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year (#453)
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St. Cosmas & St. Damian, pray for us!
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Jesus empowers the Twelve to go out and follow his example, teaching, healing, driving out demons, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Get ready…we’re next!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#451)
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Jesus draws us into his family when we respond to the Word of God and put it into practice.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 25th Week of the Year (#450)
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St. Padre Pio, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to let the light of his Good News shine out in what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year (#449)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Amos 6:1a,4-7
Amos calls out the wealthy and complacent, who have overlooked the collapse of the people.
Their wanton revelry will be done away with, and they will be the first to go into exile.
Psalm – 146:7-10
“Praise the Lord, my soul”
God protects and sustains all those in need.
2nd Reading – 1st Timothy 6:11-16
Timothy is urged to live virtuously as he holds firm in his faith.
Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords, has all honor and eternal power.
Gospel – Luke 16:19-31
Jesus offers the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, revealing the reversal of fortune in the afterlife.
In the parable Christ notes that if people do not listen to “Moses and the prophets” they will not believe, even if someone should rise from the dead.
Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (#138)
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