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The Gospel of Luke reveals several insights regarding how we proclaim the Good News: we do it together; we go with the Christ’s blessing; we carry out the Lord’s task and let people make their own choice.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist
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St. Luke…pray for us!
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Let’s review some of the themes we find in the readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9
God’s power is revealed as the Lord delivers, gathers, consoles and leads the people. The people respond with joy, praise, exultation and hope. Psalm – 126:1-6
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” This psalm connects directly with the 1st reading as our human response to God’s goodness. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6
Christ was chosen by the Father to offer his life for us. Christ, because he understands our human weaknesses, deals with us patiently. Gospel – Mark 10:46-52
The blind man, Bartimaeus, calls out to Jesus and asks for help so he can see. Jesus acknowledges his faith and immediately heals him. Bartimaeus then follows Jesus on the way. Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year
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The Lord takes a teachable moment and shows the disciples how greatness in Heaven is manifested by our service for others here on earth.
Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year
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We learn more about Abraham’s faith in the Letter to the Romans, inspired to search our hearts for any obstacles that are keeping us from Christ. May we cast these stumbling blocks to the foot of the Cross!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque…pray for us!
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St. Paul shows how Abraham’s example reveals the power of faith for all who follow God.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Teresa of Jesus…pray for us!
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St. Paul shows in his Letter to the Romans how all people have sinned and are in need of God’s grace. This is the Good News that we have to share with one another today!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Callistus…pray for us!
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St. Paul switches his indictment on those who know God’s plan but do not apply it to themselves. Swift to judge others, they fail to evaluate their lives with the same scrutiny.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Paul offers us good news and bad news. The good news? The Gospel is open to all. The bad news we hear today applies to those who knew nothing of God’s saving work, but also didn’t exert any effort to use their minds to see the light of truth.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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For the next four weeks we will read heavily from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, and the introduction today sets the tone for this powerful work that continues to inspire Christians today.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 28th Week of the Year
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St. Pope John XXIII…pray for us!
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Let’s take a look at some of the central themes in the readings for the 29th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11
The Church applies this passage of the “suffering servant” to Jesus Christ, whose saving passion and death is offered for “the many.” This passage is referenced heavily during Holy Week. Psalm – 33:4-5,18-20,22
“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.” Psalm 33 praises God and encourages us to turn to the Lord with open hearts. 2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16
The humanity of Jesus is emphasized, and he understands our temptations and weaknesses. Because he became like us, we can confidently approach the Son of God to receive mercy, grace and help. Gospel – Mark 10:35-45
Jesus responds to the question posed by James and John with a reflection on the role of suffering. The Lord then shows how service to others reveals true greatness in the kingdom of heaven. Mass Readings – 29th Sunday of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 