The exhortation of the first reading to love one another serves as a ready reminder for daily life. For as the Lord cautions in the Gospel of Luke, the Son of Man will come at an unexpected time. May we take every opportunity to put love into practice!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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St. Martin of Tours, pray for us!
Jesus responds to the Pharisees with the stunning pronouncement that the Kingdom of God is among us. Instructing his disciples further, the Lord explains that the path to God’s Kingdom leads through the suffering of the Cross.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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St. Leo the Great, pray for us!
Jesus uses an example to illustrate and expand our concept of service. Rather than simply completing what is expected, we actively strive to seek out new ways to respond to the opportunities around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 32nd Week of the Year
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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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Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Malachi 3:19-20a
Psalm – 98:5-9
2nd Reading – 2nd Thessalonians 3:7-12
Gospel – Luke 21:5-19
Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday of the Year
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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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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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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!
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!
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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