The Psalm response echoes a deep, personal longing in our hearts: to see God face-to-face.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We long to see the face of God. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 33rd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a
- A day comes when evildoers will be like stubble set on fire, and nothing will remain.
- Those who fear the Lord’s name, however, will be arise in the light of the sun.
Psalm – 98:5-9
- “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.”
- We praise and sing before the one who rules the earth.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12
- Paul offers his own example as a model for the Christian community.
- “If anyone was unwilling to work, that one should not eat.”
Gospel – Luke 21:5-19
- Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple, as well as signs and plagues among the nations.
- The Lord also says that his followers will be persecuted, exhorting them to persevere.
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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32nd Sunday of the Year: A resurrection reality check. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord responds to a question with a response that underscores the reality of the resurrection. Knowing that there is more than this life, we have an opportunity to prepare our hearts for the day when the story of our life here on earth concludes.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: We cannot serve both God and mammon. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches that almsgiving with “dishonest wealth” allows us to use things of this world for the glory of God, rather than become a tempting trap that distracts and deceives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Our citizenship is in heaven. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul reminds the people of Philippi that our final home is in heaven, inviting us to spend our days on earth preparing for the final journey that leads us there.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Heaven rejoices when we repent. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus reveals through two parables the joy of Heaven when we repent of our sins and turn to God.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year
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St. Martin de Porres, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: The Lord invites us to give without thought of repayment. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus continues to teach at a banquet, this time inviting us to give to others without expecting repayment.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 31st Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 32nd Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes for the readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 2nd Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14
- Seven brothers and their mother are being tortured in an attempt to force them to eat pork (an unclean meat) in violation of the law of Moses.
- As the fourth brother dies, he professes his hope in the resurrection.
Psalm – 17:1,5-6,8,15
- “Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.”
- We call upon the Lord to protect us and direct our path.
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 2:16-3:5
- Christ loves us and encourages us to hope through his grace, encouraging us in word and deed.
- God is faithful and will guard us from the evil one.
Gospel – Luke 20:27-38
- The Sadducees attempt to trap Jesus about a question regarding the resurrection.
- The Lord responds with a definitive teaching and a reference to Exodus 3:6.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
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31st Sunday of the Year: The Lord chooses to stay with us. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus encounters Zaccheus and invites himself into his home. The Lord takes the initiative to meet us where we dwell, and thus invites us to open the chambers of our heart to welcome him.
As an added note: please keep our Cathedral Centennial Campaign in your prayers! If you would like to help us and learn more, you can go to our website at http://www.superiorcatholics.org and under the Cathedral page click on the Centennial link.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: A practical point about humility. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses a practical example at a banquet to reveal how to live with a humble heart.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Study, Pray, Serve: Easter Day
- Daily Mass: Jesus is at the center of a diverse crowd of people
- Lord teach us to pray: 4th Talk - Contemplation
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- Lord teach us to pray: 2nd Talk - Vocal Prayer
- Lord teach us to pray: 1st Talk - General Introduction
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