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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
The prophet is sent by God to speak to a people who are stubborn and obstinate of heart.
Ezekiel must speak faithfully, so that whether they heed or resist, they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Psalm – 123:1-4
“Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.”
We call upon the Lord to have pity on us when we have been mocked or held in contempt by the world.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10
That he might not become too elated, Paul is given a “thorn in the flesh.”
Recognizing his weaknesses, Paul discovers that with the power of Christ he becomes strong.
Gospel – Mark 6:1-6
Jesus arrives at his native place and the people take offense at him.
Because of their lack of faith, the Lord does not perform any mighty deeds there.
Mass Readings – 14th Sunday of the Year (#101)
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The Book of Wisdom reminds us that God did not make death, but fashioned us to be imperishable.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year (#98)
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The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul offers us an opportunity to reflect on their lives and draw inspiration from the way that the Lord worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#590/591)
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
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The encounter between Jesus and a leper reveals the Lord’s desire for our healing and restoration.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 12th Week of the Year (#375)
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St. Irenaeus, pray for us!
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The Sermon on the Mount concludes with a sobering reminder from Jesus that it is crucial that we do the will of Father.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 12th Week of the Year (#374)
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St. Cyril of Alexandria, pray for us!
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Jesus offers practical spiritual wisdom that brilliantly evaluates the character of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 12th Week of the Year (#373)
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The Lord offers three nuggets of spiritual wisdom, exhorting us to follow the narrow path to eternal life as we wisely use the blessings we have and we treat others the way we want to be treated.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 12th Week of the Year (#372)
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The birth of John the Baptist reveals how God worked through him to point out Jesus to others, inspiring us to give witness to Christ through the words and actions of our lives.
Mass Readings – Nativity of John the Baptist (#587)
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St. John the Baptist, pray for us!
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Let’s examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24
God did not make death, nor does the Lord rejoice in the destruction of the living.
God formed humanity to be imperishable, but by the envy of the devil death entered the world.
Psalm – 30:2,4-6,22-24
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.”
We give thanks to God who has had pity on us and preserved us from death.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 8:7,9,13-15
For our sake Jesus became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich.
Mindful of what the Lord has done for us, we supply the needs of those who are burdened.
Gospel – Mark 5:21-43
While Jesus is on the way to heal a child, a woman touches his cloak and is healed.
Upon arriving at the child’s home and told that she has died, Jesus approaches, takes the child by the hand, and with a word restores her to life.
Mass Readings – 13th Sunday of the Year (#98)
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Jesus reminds his disciples to turn away from useless worry and seek the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year (#370)
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St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher, and St. Thomas More, pray for us!
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Three Great Things 