Paul admonishes the people of Corinth for their lawsuits against each other, reminding us that as disciples we are challenged to live holy lives and get along.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 23rd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The challenge of getting along with one another. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
Let’s explore some of the themes in the readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Exodus 32:7-11,13-14
- In Moses’ absence, the people have made a molten calf, offering worship and sacrifices.
- Moses implores God to spare the people and remember the covenant; God relents from punishing the people.
Psalm – 51:3-4,12-13,17,19
- “I will rise and go to my father.”
- We call upon the Lord for mercy, cleansing us from our guilt and creating a clean heart within us.
2nd Reading – 1st Timothy 1:12-17
- Once a blasphemer who was a persecutor and arrogant, now mercifully treated by God’s grace.
- The author reveals God’s goodness: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners!
Gospel – Luke 15:1-32
- Jesus offers three parables: a man with a hundred sheep; a woman with ten coins; the Prodigal Son.
- The Lord shows how heaven rejoices when we repent of our sins and turn back to God.
Mass Readings – 24th Sunday of the Year
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23rd Sunday of the Year: We put Christ first in our lives. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus tells the crowds that if they follow him, he must be first in their hearts. (Here’s a secret: the Lord is speaking to us as well.)
Mass Readings – 23rd Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: Avoid pride. Catholic Inspiration
As he concludes his remarks on the divisions within the community, St. Paul offers his own counter-example as speaks of the deadly sin of pride.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We are stewards of the mysteries of God. Catholic Inspiration
As he confronts the divisions among the people of Corinth, St. Paul reminds us that we are stewards of the mysteries of God. Our labor and service belong to the Lord, who will judge our efforts on the unique circumstances of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are guided by God’s wisdom. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul exhorts us to seek God’s wisdom above all else, reminding us that in the Lord we have been given everything we need for our journey through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are God’s co-workers. Catholic Inspiration
Paul addresses the divisions and factions among the people of Corinth, reminding them that we are united together as God’s co-workers.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are guided by the Spirit of God. Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We rely on the power of God. Catholic Inspiration
On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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22nd Sunday of the Year: Getting grounded in humility. Catholic Inspiration
Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it’s opposing vice, pride.
Mass Readings – 22nd Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: We join the Lord's family when we do the will of God
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