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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 20:10-13
Jeremiah hears the whisperings of those who seek his downfall.
The prophet puts his hope in the Lord.
Psalm 69:8-10,14,17,33-35
“Lord, in your great love, answer me.”
The Psalmist prays for God’s help in times of suffering.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:12-15
Through the sin of Adam, sin and death entered the world.
Through the death of Jesus on the cross, the grace of God overflows us all.
Gospel – Matthew 10:26-33
Christ tells the Twelve to “fear no one” and “do not be afraid.”
God, who knows even the hairs on our heads, invites us to follow the Lord Jesus with fervent faith.
Those who acknowledge Jesus before others will be acknowledged by him before God the Father.
Mass Readings – 12th Sunday of the Year
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Seeing the crowds, the Lord shows compassion and pity for their needs. Summoning the Twelve, he gives them authority and sends them on mission. The point? These words apply to us as well!
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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After searching for their lost son for three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the midst of the teachers in the Temple area.
Mass Readings – The Immaculate Heart of Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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The deep and abiding love of Jesus brings peace to our souls in a way that cannot be found anywhere else. May we come to Christ, and allow his gentle mercy to renew our hearts with his divine love.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
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The Lord teaches with clarity on the crucial necessity to reconcile with one another. It begs a question: with whom do we need to reconcile today?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Jesus teaches that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to carry out his commandments as his disciples.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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The Lord invites us to be salt and light in the world, enhancing every opportunity as we use the gifts that God has given us to bring life and love to those we meet.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!
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Photo by Haley Black on Pexels.com The Beatitudes begin the Sermon on the Mount in chapters five through seven in Matthew’s Gospel, and they offer consolation and strength in the midst of the challenges of daily life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 19:2-6a
The people of Israel are encamped in the desert of Sinai before the mountain of God.
Speaking to Moses, the Lord reminds the people of their redemption from Egypt and to keep God’s covenant as his special possession.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
“We are his people: the sheep of his flock.”
The Lord’s goodness endures forever, and we come before God with joyful song.
2nd Reading – Romans 5:6-11
God proves his love for us, for while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
Through the death of Jesus we are now reconciled to God.
Gospel – Matthew 9:36-10:8
Seeing the crowds, Jesus takes pity on the people, who are like sheep without a shepherd.
Christ appoints the Twelve by name, giving them authority to drive out unclean spirits and cure every disease and illness.
The Lord then sends out the Twelve to make the proclamation, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ – often known as Corpus Christi – we receive with open hearts the gift of the Eucharist. May this spiritual food strengthen us for the task at hand as the Lord nourishes us to do his work today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
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Three Great Things 