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At the heart of the earthly ministry of Jesus, we see how every encounter with Christ brings healing and hope, inviting us to do our part to be agents of healing grace in his name.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of the Year (#329)
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St. Agatha, pray for us!
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Let’s explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46
Moses and Aaron are instructed by God how to assess and decide if someone has leprosy.
Once a person is named a leper, he must live apart from others, declaring he is “unclean!”
Psalm – 32:1-2,5,11
“I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.”
Blessed are those who acknowledge their guilt; the Lord has taken their faults away.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 10:30-11:1
Whatever we do, we do for the glory of God.
We avoid giving offense to anyone; rather, we imitate Christ.
Gospel – Mark 1:40-45
When a leper approaches Jesus and begs for healing, the Lord is moved with pity and makes him clean.
The man (now healed) goes away and begins telling everyone about the miracle.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of the Year (B, #77)
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As Jesus begins his earthly ministry, he instructs the disciples that they have much to accomplish and reminds us that we’ve got work to do.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (#74)
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Simeon’s Song of Praise, Aert de Gelder, 1700, Mauritshuis Foundation.
Simeon’s song of praise at the Presentation of the Jesus in the temple inspires us to call upon the Lord to see and respond to God’s action in our lives.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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The Lord authorizes the Twelve to carry out his ministry, sending them out in pairs to support and work together.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of the Year (#326)
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Psalm 32 helps us honestly acknowledge our sins in order to receive God’s grace and healing mercy.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#325)
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St. John Bosco, pray for us!
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In light of the two miracles that Jesus performs in Mark’s Gospel, the words of Psalm 86 stir our souls to seek God’s healing and renewal in our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of the Year (#324)
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After driving out a demon, Jesus sends the restored and healed man back to his family to announce what God has done in his life.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of the Year (#323)
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Capernaum, St. Peter’s Church (built over his house); photo by Bill Miller
Let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4,6-7
Job laments that much of human life is drudgery, misery, and restlessness.
He doubts that he will ever see happiness again.
Psalm – 147:1-6
“Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.”
God’s goodness brings healing, wisdom, and sustenance to those in pain.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23
Paul has an obligation to preach, and his recompense is to do so free of charge.
He has become weak to win over the weak, striving to save souls for the sake of the gospel.
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39
In Capernaum, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law, and when many people from around the town arrive after sunset, he heals them and drives out demons.
The Lord then invites the disciples the next day to go to the nearby villages to continue this ministry.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of the Year (B, #74)
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The authority and power of Jesus are revealed in his ministry at Capernaum, as he teaches in the synagogue and drives out a demon.
Mass Reading – 4th Sunday of the Year (#71)
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks
Three Great Things 