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Jesus offers two parables to explain the Kingdom of God, helping us to apply the lesson to our own journey of faith.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year (#480)
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The Lord calls the Twelve by name from all his disciples, reminding us that in every generation Christ continues to call people to follow him. May we accept his invitation with eager hearts!
Mass Readings – St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (#666)
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 6:2-6
Moses calls upon the people to fear the Lord and keep his statutes and commandments.
They will love the Lord God with all their heart, soul, and strength.
Psalm – 18:2-4,47,51
“I love you, O Lord, my strength.”
The Lord is our rock of refuge who keeps us safe from our enemies.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 7:23-28
Jesus remains forever, and his priesthood does not pass away; thus, he is able to save those who approach God through him.
He offered himself once for all the sins of all people.
Gospel – Mark 12:28b-34
Jesus is asked by a scribe what is first of all commandments.
The Lord replies by quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18 – to love God and love your neighbor as yourself.
Mass Readings – 31st Sunday of the Year (B, #152)
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After Bartimaeus was given his sight and freedom to live his life, his response to follow Jesus inspires us to reflect on how we will choose to live for the Lord each and every day.
Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (B, #149)
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Jesus refers to a couple of public incidents and concludes with a parable, all pointing out the crucial need to repent of our sins.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (I, #478)
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The Letter to the Ephesians begins with a beautiful reminder to live the gift of our faith in a worthy manner of life.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 29th Week of the Year (#477)
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Jesus speaks of the sobering division that will follow as people make their choice to choose or reject him.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #476)
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St. Anthony Claret, pray for us!
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Jesus tells a parable about a good and prudent steward, and he ends with a sobering point for those who have been abundantly blessed. It begs the question: what are we doing with what we’ve been given?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #475)
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St. John of Capistrano, pray for us!
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Jesus reminds his disciples to be ready and vigilant, always prepared to respond to God’s call.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 29th Week of the Year (B, #474)
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St. Pope John Paul II, pray for us!
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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how we guard against riches so that we may do what matters to God.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 29th Week of the Year (#473)
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