Category Archives: Ordinary Time
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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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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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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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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Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com 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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Photo by Craig Adderley on Pexels.com 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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Christ calls the Twelve Apostles, who become the foundation of the faith we have received. May we continue to build upon the efforts of those who have gone before us, adding to the household of God and providing for those who will follow after.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude
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St. Simon and St. Jude, pray for us!
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In the spiritual battle of life we equip ourselves with the protections provided by the armor of God. May we embrace these gifts and use them each and every day.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year
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The Lord offers stern advice that requires our strength and determination: strive to enter through the narrow gate!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Using the examples of a mustard seed and yeast, Jesus shows how the Kingdom of God begins small and develops over steady growth. May this teaching inspire us to cultivate each day a worthy and fruitful harvest of faith within our hearts.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
