Confronted by Pharaoh’s army, the children of Israel are guided on dry land through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 16th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: God’s leads the children of Israel through the Red Sea. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of Year
Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 3:5,7-12
- When asked by God, Solomon prays for an understanding heart to judge the people and distinguish right from wrong.
- God approves of this request because it is selfless and directed toward the good of others.
Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130
- “Lord, I love your commands.”
- Keeping the Lord’s decrees result in kindness and compassion that is more wonderful than gold.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:28-30
- All things work for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
- Those called by God are conformed to the image of his Son and glorified.
Gospel – Matthew 13:44-52
- Jesus offers three parables to help describe the Kingdom of heaven: treasure in a field; a fine pearl; and a net that is thrown into the sea.
- Point: may we cherish what is truly precious in God’s eyes!
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year
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16th Sunday of the Year: What’s the harvest in our hearts? Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a parable that challenges complacency and invites us to a continuing conversion of heart. Knowing that there will be a Final Judgment, may we take the gift of today to turn away from sin and embrace the gift of grace that comes from Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Mary Magdalene meets the Risen Lord. Catholic Inspiration
Mary Magdalene encounters the Risen Lord, and she is empowered by Christ to announce his resurrection to the Apostles.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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Daily Mass: God gives Passover preparations to Moses. Catholic Inspiration
God gives specific Passover preparations to Moses, directing how the people are to remember their liberation from slavery. This Passover takes on enormous significance when it is celebrated by Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: God speaks of the promised land. Catholic Inspiration
Speaking with Moses, God promises the redemption of the people and a new home in a land flowing with milk and honey.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The birth of Moses. Catholic Inspiration
With the birth of Moses we begin a journey in a crucial part of salvation history. As we walk with the people of Israel, we discover that their challenges are often reflected in our lives. May we recognize the obstacles in our hearts today, and call upon the Lord for the help we need.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The people of Israel are enslaved in Egypt. Catholic Inspiration
We continue our journey through Salvation History with the beginning of the story of Exodus, discovering how the people of Israel will be freed from bondage and slavery.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom: 12:13,16-19
- God is the source of all might and justice who judges with clemency.
- The Lord teaches the people that those who are just must also be kind and seek repentance.
Psalm – 86:5-6,9-10,15,16
- “Lord, you are good and forgiving.”
- God, who is merciful and gracious, abounds in kindness toward all who plead for help.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:26-27
- The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness, even when we do not know how to pray.
- God’s will is that the Spirit will intercede for us.
Gospel – Matthew 13:24-43
- Jesus offers three parables: about weeds in a wheat field, a mustard seed, and yeast mixed into wheat flour.
- The Lord then explains to the disciples about the parable of the weeds and the wheat.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year
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15th Sunday of the Year: Growing the garden of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord offers a parable filled with spiritual insights about how to cultivate the Word of God in the midst of the daily dangers we find in the world.
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
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